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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T173 KNVMOT history

T173 KNV is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
141,324 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 KNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 KNV was last recorded at 141,324 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,324 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,324 miles
  • 2022 – 138,832 miles
  • 2021 – 136,104 miles
  • 2020 – 134,549 miles
  • 2019 – 132,178 miles
  • 2018 – 127,270 miles
  • 2017 – 126,549 miles
  • 2016 – 125,799 miles
  • 2015 – 124,056 miles
  • 2013 – 122,911 miles
  • 2012 – 121,879 miles
  • 2011 – 119,275 miles
  • 2010 – 115,411 miles
  • 2009 – 110,926 miles
  • 2008 – 102,946 miles
  • 2007 – 94,977 miles
  • 2005 – 80,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,324 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,324 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,324 miles
    Test number
    148163942158
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,324 miles (+2,492)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,324 miles
    Test number
    387048090715
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,832 miles (+2,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,832 miles
    Test number
    971695634134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight Projected beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Projected beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    827109077586
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  5. Fail136,104 miles (+1,555)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    291492705874
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  6. Pass134,549 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    202299132697
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,549 miles (+2,371)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    733213263686
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    652365488858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail132,178 miles (+4,908)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    544918802641
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,270 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    136703170462
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash

  11. Pass126,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    202499593355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail126,549 miles (+750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    837556836414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass125,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,799 miles
    Test number
    807864016415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,798 miles (+1,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    587853462426
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass124,056 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    115679345490
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass122,911 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    297363383422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,879 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,879 miles
    Test number
    497093392109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,275 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    156792751153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,411 miles
    Test number
    401208440195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,411 miles (+4,485)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,411 miles
    Test number
    840966140101
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass110,926 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    582286749102
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass102,946 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    333419248146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    211683647134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail94,977 miles (+14,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    911607937128
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass80,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    80,358 miles
    Test number
    162294005340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T173 KNV

Does T173 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 KNV expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 KNV?
The MOT on T173 KNV expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 KNV done?
T173 KNV was recorded at 141,324 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has T173 KNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 KNV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T173 KNV 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 T173 KNV find?
T173 KNV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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