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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

29 TEMOT history

29 TE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

29 TE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,506 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
29 TE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

29 TE was last recorded at 191,506 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,836 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
4,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,506 miles
  • 2025 – 190,836 miles
  • 2024 – 190,582 miles
  • 2023 – 189,951 miles
  • 2022 – 187,737 miles
  • 2021 – 186,597 miles
  • 2020 – 184,137 miles
  • 2019 – 181,456 miles
  • 2018 – 176,910 miles
  • 2017 – 170,259 miles
  • 2016 – 162,916 miles
  • 2015 – 155,249 miles
  • 2014 – 148,038 miles
  • 2013 – 140,211 miles
  • 2012 – 133,987 miles
  • 2011 – 128,421 miles
  • 2010 – 122,861 miles
  • 2009 – 105,067 miles
  • 2008 – 101,813 miles
  • 2007 – 97,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,506 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,506 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,506 miles
    Test number
    842941115348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,836 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,836 miles
    Test number
    973129758131
    • AdvisoryMinor corosion

  3. Pass190,582 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,582 miles
    Test number
    380147865305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,951 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,951 miles
    Test number
    323819994239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,737 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,737 miles
    Test number
    701819739371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,597 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,597 miles
    Test number
    379582056188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,137 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    184,137 miles
    Test number
    558270773974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,133 miles (+2,677)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,133 miles
    Test number
    175167707296
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  9. Pass181,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,456 miles
    Test number
    185454845712
    • 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))

  10. Fail181,455 miles (+4,545)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,455 miles
    Test number
    643068495926
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass176,910 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    176,910 miles
    Test number
    218695656190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail176,902 miles (+6,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,902 miles
    Test number
    310450063073
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass170,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    170,259 miles
    Test number
    620087116724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail170,259 miles (+7,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,259 miles
    Test number
    331696307134
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass162,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    162,916 miles
    Test number
    408773217447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail162,916 miles (+7,667)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,916 miles
    Test number
    367360163379
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass155,249 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    155,249 miles
    Test number
    341289812116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    148,038 miles
    Test number
    936709804381
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail148,038 miles (+7,827)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,038 miles
    Test number
    886960704398
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass140,211 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    977955613358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    247469312321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,987 miles (+5,566)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,987 miles
    Test number
    625877712331
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass128,421 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,421 miles
    Test number
    557741421318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,861 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    411266030407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,624 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    114,624 miles
    Test number
    451322310081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,067 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    543239019062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,813 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    953560538077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    181470337435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 29 TE

What vehicle is registration 29 TE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 29 TE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 29 TE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 29 TE is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 29 TE?
The MOT on 29 TE is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 29 TE done?
29 TE was recorded at 191,506 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,939 miles a year.
Has 29 TE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 29 TE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on 29 TE 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 29 TE find?
29 TE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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