Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,996 cc
R129 KABMOT history
R129 KAB is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 286,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 286,585 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R129 KAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R129 KAB was last recorded at 286,585 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 13,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 273,213 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,372 miles
- Average per year
- 7,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 286,585 miles
- 2025 – 273,213 miles
- 2024 – 258,458 miles
- 2023 – 245,484 miles
- 2022 – 227,224 miles
- 2019 – 217,578 miles
- 2018 – 207,505 miles
- 2016 – 197,856 miles
- 2015 – 186,232 miles
- 2014 – 183,043 miles
- 2013 – 179,311 miles
- 2012 – 174,109 miles
- 2011 – 169,137 miles
- 2010 – 162,099 miles
- 2009 – 154,400 miles
- 2008 – 154,366 miles
- 2007 – 150,557 miles
- 2006 – 145,407 miles
- 2005 – 137,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass286,585 miles
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,585 miles (+13,372)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 286,585 miles
- Test number
- 361667210817
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass273,213 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 273,213 miles
- Test number
- 976353356720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail273,213 miles (+14,755)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,213 miles
- Test number
- 991878471958
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass258,458 miles (+12,974)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 258,458 miles
- Test number
- 627480059173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,484 miles (+18,260)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 245,484 miles
- Test number
- 149762787250
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass227,224 miles (+9,646)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 227,224 miles
- Test number
- 890795713090
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass217,578 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 217,578 miles
- Test number
- 619469690523
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail217,568 miles (+10,063)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,568 miles
- Test number
- 687243329947
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass207,505 miles (+9,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 207,505 miles
- Test number
- 360028990476
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass197,856 miles (+11,624)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 197,856 miles
- Test number
- 514976713250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,232 miles (+3,189)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 186,232 miles
- Test number
- 508095271005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 183,043 miles
- Test number
- 247296044349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,043 miles (+3,732)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,043 miles
- Test number
- 137924744302
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass179,311 miles (+5,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 179,311 miles
- Test number
- 476177353355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass174,109 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 174,109 miles
- Test number
- 678202452329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 169,137 miles
- Test number
- 756923651327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,137 miles (+7,038)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,137 miles
- Test number
- 647773151382
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass162,099 miles (+7,699)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 162,099 miles
- Test number
- 411384360314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,400 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 154,400 miles
- Test number
- 381784069301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,366 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 154,366 miles
- Test number
- 984172018361
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail154,362 miles (+3,805)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,362 miles
- Test number
- 394875608305
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,557 miles (+5,150)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 150,557 miles
- Test number
- 144193527309
- NoteWater in both headlight units (seals faulty)
Pass145,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 145,407 miles
- Test number
- 551034826358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,407 miles (+8,006)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,407 miles
- Test number
- 701411526355
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- NotePlay in Both Front Roll Bar Drop Links
- NotePlay in Both Front Wheel Bearings
- NoteSlight Play in Offside Rear Lower Suspension Joint
Pass137,401 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 137,401 miles
- Test number
- 722407425386
- NotePlay o/side rack end
Questions about R129 KAB
- Does R129 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 KAB is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R129 KAB?
- The MOT on R129 KAB is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R129 KAB done?
- R129 KAB was recorded at 286,585 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
- Has R129 KAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R129 KAB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on R129 KAB 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 R129 KAB find?
- R129 KAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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