Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T237 GKNMOT history
T237 GKN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 192,642 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T237 GKN
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T237 GKN was last recorded at 192,642 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,619 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,023 miles
- Average per year
- 5,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,642 miles
- 2025 – 187,619 miles
- 2024 – 183,548 miles
- 2023 – 173,489 miles
- 2022 – 161,022 miles
- 2021 – 152,809 miles
- 2020 – 151,636 miles
- 2019 – 150,066 miles
- 2018 – 147,419 miles
- 2017 – 144,550 miles
- 2016 – 141,593 miles
- 2015 – 135,781 miles
- 2014 – 129,340 miles
- 2013 – 124,836 miles
- 2012 – 120,530 miles
- 2011 – 114,716 miles
- 2010 – 114,023 miles
- 2009 – 100,575 miles
- 2008 – 94,813 miles
- 2007 – 86,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,642 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front fog light inop
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front wing rusty
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front fog light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,642 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 192,642 miles
- Test number
- 141124976140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,619 miles (+4,071)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 187,619 miles
- Test number
- 432471589276
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLarge holes in boot floor o\s & n\s
Pass183,548 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 183,548 miles
- Test number
- 466037856423
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN\s\r & o\s\r boot floor corroded & holed
Fail183,539 miles (+10,050)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,539 miles
- Test number
- 668037254836
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN\s\r & o\s\r boot floor corroded & holed
Pass173,489 miles (+26)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 173,489 miles
- Test number
- 627206518296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail173,463 miles (+12,441)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,463 miles
- Test number
- 457156323455
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,022 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,022 miles
- Test number
- 942661661223
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN\s\f fog inop
Fail161,022 miles (+8,213)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,022 miles
- Test number
- 560036301664
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryN\s\f fog inop
Pass152,809 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 152,809 miles
- Test number
- 620559382082
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass151,636 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 151,636 miles
- Test number
- 241159114417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,066 miles (+2,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 150,066 miles
- Test number
- 159461890597
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,419 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 147,419 miles
- Test number
- 221432249711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,550 miles (+2,957)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 144,550 miles
- Test number
- 940914914504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,593 miles (+5,812)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 141,593 miles
- Test number
- 260371328473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,781 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,781 miles
- Test number
- 239083035003
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass135,781 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 135,781 miles
- Test number
- 997023135094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,340 miles (+4,504)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 129,340 miles
- Test number
- 175885244053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,836 miles (+4,306)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 124,836 miles
- Test number
- 857704443046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,530 miles (+5,814)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 120,530 miles
- Test number
- 618580942038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,716 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,716 miles
- Test number
- 788348731072
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass114,716 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 114,716 miles
- Test number
- 835228831033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,023 miles (+5,385)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 114,023 miles
- Test number
- 450341600300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,638 miles (+8,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 108,638 miles
- Test number
- 113515850450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,575 miles (+5,762)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 100,575 miles
- Test number
- 102645259462
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteHandbrake noisey in operation brakes need cleaning
- NoteOil leak from nearside engine bank rockercover
- NoteOil leak from oil filler cap
- NoteOil leak from rear crankshaft main seal
- NoteRear numberplate deteiorated
- NoteWater pump noisey
Pass94,813 miles (+7,824)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 94,813 miles
- Test number
- 971666058075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 86,989 miles
- Test number
- 134209057461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T237 GKN
- Does T237 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T237 GKN is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T237 GKN?
- The MOT on T237 GKN is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T237 GKN done?
- T237 GKN was recorded at 192,642 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
- Has T237 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T237 GKN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T237 GKN 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 T237 GKN find?
- T237 GKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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