Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
T121 YPEMOT history
T121 YPE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 125,166 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 YPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 YPE was last recorded at 125,166 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jul 2010: 45,369 miles, lower than 45,370 miles on 19 Jul 2010.
- 9 Dec 2021: 111,223 miles, lower than 111,322 miles on 8 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,787 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,379 miles
- Average per year
- 5,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,166 miles
- 2024 – 122,787 miles
- 2023 – 120,828 miles
- 2022 – 116,519 miles
- 2021 – 111,223 miles
- 2020 – 108,057 miles
- 2019 – 103,904 miles
- 2018 – 96,869 miles
- 2017 – 90,910 miles
- 2016 – 84,258 miles
- 2015 – 78,034 miles
- 2014 – 70,857 miles
- 2013 – 63,522 miles
- 2012 – 55,950 miles
- 2011 – 50,898 miles
- 2010 – 45,369 miles
- 2009 – 39,051 miles
- 2008 – 30,801 miles
- 2007 – 24,638 miles
- 2006 – 19,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,166 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R Parking Brake low effort
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath all over
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one with shocker on it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Surface rust underneath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,166 miles (+2,379)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 125,166 miles
- Test number
- 266837285146
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R Parking Brake low effort
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath all over
Pass122,787 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 122,787 miles
- Test number
- 770279877853
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one with shocker on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath
Fail122,785 miles (+1,957)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,785 miles
- Test number
- 208084105514
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn one with shocker on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement one with shocker on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath
Pass120,828 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,828 miles
- Test number
- 886064090261
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail120,798 miles (+4,279)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,798 miles
- Test number
- 485700184827
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,519 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 116,519 miles
- Test number
- 579119182182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,518 miles (+5,295)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,518 miles
- Test number
- 263333723013
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,223 miles (-99)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,223 miles
- Test number
- 529289302392
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,322 miles (+3,265)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,322 miles
- Test number
- 602920394342
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,057 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,057 miles
- Test number
- 990263055821
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail108,057 miles (+4,153)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,057 miles
- Test number
- 769280894801
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,904 miles (+7,035)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,904 miles
- Test number
- 179490628293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,869 miles
- Test number
- 885696082424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,869 miles (+5,959)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,869 miles
- Test number
- 628446767408
- MajorFront Suspension component leaking suspension to low (5.3.5 (c))
Pass90,910 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,910 miles
- Test number
- 823399173832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,905 miles (+6,647)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,905 miles
- Test number
- 939590088083
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort nill (3.7.B.5a)
Pass84,258 miles (+6,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 84,258 miles
- Test number
- 346616427775
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass78,034 miles (+7,177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 78,034 miles
- Test number
- 936546975583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,857 miles (+7,335)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,857 miles
- Test number
- 727082134354
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,522 miles
- Test number
- 835694213281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,522 miles (+7,572)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,522 miles
- Test number
- 349604013457
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass55,950 miles (+5,052)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 55,950 miles
- Test number
- 466575102235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,898 miles (+5,529)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 50,898 miles
- Test number
- 699739991103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,369 miles (-1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 45,369 miles
- Test number
- 604221600232
- NoteNearside rear suspension unit has slight misting
- NoteRear tyres are getting worn close to limit
Fail45,370 miles (+6,319)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,370 miles
- Test number
- 462230200296
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear suspension unit has slight misting
- NoteRear tyres are getting worn close to limit
Pass39,051 miles (+8,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 39,051 miles
- Test number
- 420781919207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,801 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 30,801 miles
- Test number
- 352432418271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,638 miles (+5,566)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,638 miles
- Test number
- 234915827230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,072 miles
- Test number
- 374833146478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T121 YPE
- Does T121 YPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 YPE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T121 YPE?
- The MOT on T121 YPE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T121 YPE done?
- T121 YPE was recorded at 125,166 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
- Has T121 YPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 YPE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T121 YPE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T121 YPE find?
- T121 YPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; n/s/r parking brake low effort, and 1 more.
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