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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

T9 BDRMOT history

T9 BDR is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,694 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 BDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 BDR was last recorded at 155,694 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,691 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,694 miles
  • 2024 – 150,299 miles
  • 2023 – 148,767 miles
  • 2021 – 145,521 miles
  • 2020 – 138,805 miles
  • 2019 – 131,411 miles
  • 2018 – 125,986 miles
  • 2017 – 120,105 miles
  • 2016 – 113,899 miles
  • 2015 – 108,969 miles
  • 2014 – 105,447 miles
  • 2013 – 97,721 miles
  • 2012 – 91,643 miles
  • 2011 – 83,170 miles
  • 2010 – 72,497 miles
  • 2009 – 60,876 miles
  • 2008 – 47,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,694 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,694 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,694 miles
    Test number
    276563519464
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail155,691 miles (+5,392)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,691 miles
    Test number
    817006492414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass150,299 miles (+1,532)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,299 miles
    Test number
    553446071775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass148,767 miles (+3,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,767 miles
    Test number
    687787002821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass145,521 miles (+6,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,521 miles
    Test number
    565975453612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass138,805 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    764030144434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,411 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,411 miles
    Test number
    236202968587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail131,411 miles (+5,425)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,411 miles
    Test number
    551646291175
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flex hose to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass125,986 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,986 miles
    Test number
    854347709968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,105 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,105 miles
    Test number
    873780326437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,899 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    761608253648
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt worn and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail113,872 miles (+4,903)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    541171482979
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt worn and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass108,969 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    226071364856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,447 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    315354544411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,721 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    127044783154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,643 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    247815192126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,170 miles (+10,673)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    225507121221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seats n/s/r o/s/r fitted
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteManufactors undertrays fitted
  18. Pass72,497 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    453779390236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,876 miles (+13,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    550386809349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,730 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    743001518328
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due yo manufactures covers fitted
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteRust on both rear brake discs

Questions about T9 BDR

Does T9 BDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T9 BDR expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T9 BDR?
The MOT on T9 BDR expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T9 BDR done?
T9 BDR was recorded at 155,694 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has T9 BDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 BDR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 BDR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T9 BDR find?
T9 BDR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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