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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T159 GANMOT history

T159 GAN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
186,210 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 GAN was last recorded at 186,210 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 3,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,713 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,497 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,210 miles
  • 2022 – 182,713 miles
  • 2021 – 175,990 miles
  • 2020 – 174,527 miles
  • 2019 – 170,473 miles
  • 2018 – 168,664 miles
  • 2017 – 164,633 miles
  • 2016 – 158,660 miles
  • 2015 – 156,710 miles
  • 2014 – 155,515 miles
  • 2013 – 153,986 miles
  • 2012 – 152,546 miles
  • 2011 – 151,249 miles
  • 2010 – 149,764 miles
  • 2009 – 147,853 miles
  • 2008 – 146,607 miles
  • 2007 – 144,780 miles
  • 2006 – 135,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,210 miles
    Test number
    281976385702
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing

  2. Fail186,210 miles (+3,497)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,210 miles
    Test number
    871275073695
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing

  3. Pass182,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,713 miles
    Test number
    736753126059
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,713 miles (+6,723)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,713 miles
    Test number
    353714902949
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,990 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,990 miles
    Test number
    680803452952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,527 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,527 miles
    Test number
    509439423292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,473 miles
    Test number
    392080997160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail170,473 miles (+1,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,473 miles
    Test number
    175540614977
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass168,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,664 miles
    Test number
    473608911760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail168,664 miles (+4,031)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,664 miles
    Test number
    859509988236
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass164,633 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,633 miles
    Test number
    699670063116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,660 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,660 miles
    Test number
    797709649354
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass156,710 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    506915366030
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass155,515 miles (+1,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,515 miles
    Test number
    468355014303
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass153,986 miles (+1,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    153,986 miles
    Test number
    807334903388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass152,546 miles (+647)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    152,546 miles
    Test number
    479941722409
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass151,899 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    151,899 miles
    Test number
    766117502094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass151,249 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    627637211056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,764 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    149,764 miles
    Test number
    192435020415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass147,853 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    147,853 miles
    Test number
    632096129053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass146,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    146,607 miles
    Test number
    252880538074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,607 miles (+1,827)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,607 miles
    Test number
    290503128039
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass144,780 miles (+9,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    144,780 miles
    Test number
    314970837033
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill slight damage

  24. Pass135,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    135,356 miles
    Test number
    540150136069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 GAN

Does T159 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 GAN expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 GAN?
The MOT on T159 GAN expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 GAN done?
T159 GAN was recorded at 186,210 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has T159 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 GAN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T159 GAN 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 T159 GAN find?
T159 GAN passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; fuel cap sealing ring perishing.

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