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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,266 cc

T9 BJEMOT history

T9 BJE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,514 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 BJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 BJE was last recorded at 185,514 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,502 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,514 miles
  • 2024 – 179,412 miles
  • 2023 – 172,504 miles
  • 2022 – 166,438 miles
  • 2021 – 162,944 miles
  • 2020 – 159,964 miles
  • 2019 – 151,711 miles
  • 2018 – 143,459 miles
  • 2017 – 137,586 miles
  • 2016 – 130,582 miles
  • 2015 – 123,122 miles
  • 2014 – 111,471 miles
  • 2013 – 98,081 miles
  • 2012 – 74,853 miles
  • 2011 – 50,895 miles
  • 2010 – 45,541 miles
  • 2009 – 37,078 miles
  • 2008 – 28,471 miles
  • 2007 – 20,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,514 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,514 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,514 miles
    Test number
    341601720064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail185,502 miles (+6,090)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,502 miles
    Test number
    932256965177
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,412 miles (+6,908)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,412 miles
    Test number
    688632410235
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass172,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    197120031736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,504 miles (+6,066)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    217700263167
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,438 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,438 miles
    Test number
    471602256896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,434 miles (+3,490)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,434 miles
    Test number
    179726613806
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,944 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,944 miles
    Test number
    285804424458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,935 miles (+2,971)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,935 miles
    Test number
    565217781576
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,964 miles
    Test number
    562745341449
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail159,964 miles (+8,253)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,964 miles
    Test number
    234861946560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass151,711 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    323793669015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail151,706 miles (+8,247)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,706 miles
    Test number
    726986223195
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass143,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,459 miles
    Test number
    405115038931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail143,459 miles (+5,873)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,459 miles
    Test number
    576154104993
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass137,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,586 miles
    Test number
    198571483464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,586 miles (+7,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,586 miles
    Test number
    175514246454
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass130,582 miles (+7,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    756641245466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass123,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    787544615124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,122 miles (+11,651)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    638194515194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  21. Pass111,471 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,471 miles
    Test number
    966059474046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail111,372 miles (+13,291)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,372 miles
    Test number
    419084874025
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass98,081 miles (+23,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    685716203129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass74,853 miles (+23,958)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    487572772038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,895 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    548608611043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,541 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    322078540115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,078 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,078 miles
    Test number
    233358549103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,471 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    954419048109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,828 miles
    Test number
    753438637110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 BJE

Does T9 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 BJE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T9 BJE?
The MOT on T9 BJE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 BJE done?
T9 BJE was recorded at 185,514 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 8,927 miles a year.
Has T9 BJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 BJE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 BJE 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 BJE find?
T9 BJE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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