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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y203 TLKMOT history

Y203 TLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

Y203 TLK silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
92,826 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y203 TLK was last recorded at 92,826 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,820 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,826 miles
  • 2021 – 91,616 miles
  • 2020 – 88,576 miles
  • 2019 – 86,288 miles
  • 2018 – 81,033 miles
  • 2017 – 73,307 miles
  • 2016 – 69,780 miles
  • 2015 – 61,941 miles
  • 2014 – 57,216 miles
  • 2013 – 54,245 miles
  • 2012 – 49,031 miles
  • 2011 – 39,090 miles
  • 2010 – 26,919 miles
  • 2009 – 26,734 miles
  • 2008 – 25,364 miles
  • 2007 – 23,897 miles
  • 2006 – 21,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear seats and belts not tested. Seats folded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,826 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    722545073654
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,820 miles (+1,204)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    572498369155
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,616 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    203367163144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts not tested. Seats folded away

  4. Fail91,615 miles (+3,039)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    815649128196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts not tested. Seats folded away

  5. Pass88,576 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    126705618042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hydrolic suspension components and pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded and holed.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  6. Fail88,576 miles (+2,288)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    330765288183
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hydrolic suspension components and pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroded and holed.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  7. Pass86,288 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    875077904470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded away, belts not tested.

  8. Fail86,288 miles (+5,255)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    980741433977
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded away, belts not tested.

  9. Pass81,033 miles (+7,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    655439797898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to side wall but cords not exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,307 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    853026417451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail73,255 miles (+3,475)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    217170008004
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass69,780 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    101046926746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose, but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror loose, but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail69,780 miles (+7,839)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    217669988484
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose, but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror loose, but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass61,941 miles (+406)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    216838375029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in both fron wheel bearings

  15. Fail61,535 miles (+4,319)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,535 miles
    Test number
    456737075071
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteEngine managment warning light on
    • NoteSlight play in both fron wheel bearings

  16. Pass57,216 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    955213174092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

  17. Fail57,215 miles (+2,970)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,215 miles
    Test number
    146946364452
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/F Headlamp glass broken and damaged.
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

  18. Pass54,245 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    886673653002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail54,242 miles (+5,211)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    957372953071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass49,031 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    555243932095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,622 miles (+9,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    395715922027
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass39,090 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    135207741460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,919 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    122820950047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass26,734 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,734 miles
    Test number
    340397449078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,364 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    460913058082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,897 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    451620947020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,712 miles
    Test number
    544499156032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y203 TLK

Does Y203 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y203 TLK expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y203 TLK?
The MOT on Y203 TLK expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y203 TLK done?
Y203 TLK was recorded at 92,826 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has Y203 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 TLK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y203 TLK 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 Y203 TLK find?
Y203 TLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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