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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T172 GANMOT history

T172 GAN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,760 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 GAN was last recorded at 108,760 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 9,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2007: 33,822 miles, lower than 53,838 miles on 20 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,792 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,968 miles
Average per year
2,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,760 miles
  • 2024 – 98,792 miles
  • 2023 – 88,724 miles
  • 2022 – 80,743 miles
  • 2021 – 79,891 miles
  • 2020 – 77,100 miles
  • 2019 – 75,326 miles
  • 2018 – 73,350 miles
  • 2017 – 70,909 miles
  • 2016 – 68,150 miles
  • 2015 – 65,028 miles
  • 2014 – 62,841 miles
  • 2013 – 59,510 miles
  • 2012 – 57,003 miles
  • 2011 – 51,554 miles
  • 2010 – 47,374 miles
  • 2009 – 42,725 miles
  • 2008 – 38,820 miles
  • 2007 – 33,822 miles
  • 2006 – 53,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,760 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres at limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,760 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    979509660483
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres at limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    863061144443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail98,792 miles (+10,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    144895682236
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass88,724 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    858136258251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,721 miles (+7,978)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    356277331533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,743 miles (+852)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    499053015088
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle defective but operational

  7. Pass79,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    761019338497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,891 miles (+2,791)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    826957262166
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    953344563134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,100 miles (+1,774)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    283133094160
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,326 miles (+1,976)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    711062551257
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass73,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    780713253004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,350 miles (+2,441)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    191474518325
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp faded (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass70,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    330737156340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,909 miles (+2,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    157223142298
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass68,150 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    264941959744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    725786885075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,026 miles (+2,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    386825485092
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass62,841 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,841 miles
    Test number
    367667004188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,839 miles (+3,329)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    906875804108
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass59,510 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,510 miles
    Test number
    247225403119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,003 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    889997002192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    105832931086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,554 miles (+4,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    345581731023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass47,374 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    424524750081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,725 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,725 miles
    Test number
    111867259424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,820 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    231157908499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,822 miles (-20,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    184770927179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    771160816153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 GAN

Does T172 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 GAN is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T172 GAN?
The MOT on T172 GAN is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 GAN done?
T172 GAN was recorded at 108,760 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,810 miles a year.
Has T172 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 GAN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T172 GAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T172 GAN find?
T172 GAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres at limit on inner edges.

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