Mercedes
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T168 GKNMOT history
T168 GKN is a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 51,141 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T168 GKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T168 GKN was last recorded at 51,141 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Apr 2015: 50,332 miles, lower than 219,862 miles on 26 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 51,141 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 51,141 miles
- 2023 – 51,114 miles
- 2022 – 51,023 miles
- 2021 – 50,967 miles
- 2019 – 50,951 miles
- 2018 – 50,757 miles
- 2017 – 50,600 miles
- 2016 – 50,449 miles
- 2015 – 50,332 miles
- 2014 – 219,862 miles
- 2013 – 49,058 miles
- 2012 – 48,206 miles
- 2011 – 47,017 miles
- 2010 – 45,681 miles
- 2009 – 44,001 miles
- 2008 – 42,432 miles
- 2007 – 39,890 miles
- 2006 – 36,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,141 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Surface corrosion throughout underside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 51,141 miles
- Test number
- 217089114636
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out underside
Fail51,141 miles (+27)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,141 miles
- Test number
- 340117070487
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out underside
Pass51,114 miles (+91)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,114 miles
- Test number
- 426346058019
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryO/S rim different to N/s
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside/suspension
Pass51,023 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 51,023 miles
- Test number
- 515793482880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDifferent wheel rim fitted to offside front
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail51,022 miles (+55)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,022 miles
- Test number
- 634583765634
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside
Pass50,967 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 50,967 miles
- Test number
- 595189660140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside
Fail50,967 miles (+16)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,967 miles
- Test number
- 773909590166
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside
Pass50,951 miles (+194)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,951 miles
- Test number
- 157488437887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,757 miles
- Test number
- 223087363686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,757 miles (+157)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,757 miles
- Test number
- 720311297507
- FailureFront Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam oth (1.7.4a)
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,600 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 50,600 miles
- Test number
- 522192186107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,449 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 50,449 miles
- Test number
- 645028063493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,332 miles (-169,530)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,332 miles
- Test number
- 309997205174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,862 miles (+170,804)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 219,862 miles
- Test number
- 325795784042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,058 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,058 miles
- Test number
- 115603493451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail49,056 miles (+850)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,056 miles
- Test number
- 405442593000
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,206 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,206 miles
- Test number
- 848991582008
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail47,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,017 miles
- Test number
- 206580281066
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,017 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 47,017 miles
- Test number
- 437320381081
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass45,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,681 miles
- Test number
- 154932580494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,681 miles (+1,680)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,681 miles
- Test number
- 552162880054
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Pass44,001 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 44,001 miles
- Test number
- 150399689033
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,432 miles (+2,542)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,432 miles
- Test number
- 362150438147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,890 miles (+3,480)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,890 miles
- Test number
- 233226737447
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass36,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 36,410 miles
- Test number
- 143090136195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T168 GKN
- Does T168 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T168 GKN expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T168 GKN?
- The MOT on T168 GKN expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T168 GKN done?
- T168 GKN was recorded at 51,141 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 805 miles a year.
- Has T168 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T168 GKN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T168 GKN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T168 GKN find?
- T168 GKN passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; corrosion through out underside.
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