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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

P129 MGSMOT history

P129 MGS is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

P129 MGS green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,689 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P129 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P129 MGS was last recorded at 104,689 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,460 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,689 miles
  • 2025 – 104,460 miles
  • 2024 – 104,126 miles
  • 2023 – 103,990 miles
  • 2022 – 102,850 miles
  • 2021 – 101,763 miles
  • 2019 – 100,825 miles
  • 2018 – 96,572 miles
  • 2014 – 95,844 miles
  • 2013 – 94,092 miles
  • 2012 – 92,462 miles
  • 2011 – 90,854 miles
  • 2010 – 90,540 miles
  • 2009 – 87,043 miles
  • 2008 – 85,521 miles
  • 2007 – 83,134 miles
  • 2006 – 81,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,689 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% recorded, minimum 50% (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail104,689 miles (+229)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    921527105978
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 51% recorded, minimum 50% (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass104,460 miles (+334)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    767273326588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,126 miles (+136)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    988450798925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /around rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing

  4. Pass103,990 miles (+1,140)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    971203396725
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,850 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    787753461150
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,850 miles (+1,087)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    296275071993
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,763 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,763 miles
    Test number
    733278680253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,825 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    286364957530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    239118879932
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

  10. Fail96,572 miles (+728)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    439831432432
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

  11. Pass95,844 miles (+1,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    377754904295
    • NoteFront wiper getting a little smeary

  12. Pass94,092 miles (+1,630)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    828188193190
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to osf
    • NoteWashers poor/ partially blocked
    • NoteWiper poor

  13. Pass92,462 miles (+1,608)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    596211002286
    • NoteAdvise front pads slightly worn (slight lip on the discs)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre getting worn/wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteAdvise rear diff damp
    • NoteStrong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

  14. Pass90,854 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,854 miles
    Test number
    187176391124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass90,540 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    600841500226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass87,043 miles (+1,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,043 miles
    Test number
    982573749105
    • NoteAdvise front pads getting worn

  17. Pass85,521 miles (+2,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    662528528136
    • NoteAdvise front pads low

  18. Pass83,134 miles (+1,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    480384327144
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass81,810 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    231214026188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,807 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    813602126186
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about P129 MGS

Does P129 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P129 MGS expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P129 MGS?
The MOT on P129 MGS expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P129 MGS done?
P129 MGS was recorded at 104,689 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has P129 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P129 MGS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P129 MGS 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 P129 MGS find?
P129 MGS failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush, and 9 more.

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