Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T253 UUYMOT history
T253 UUY is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 151,286 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 UUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T253 UUY was last recorded at 151,286 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 149,679 miles · 31 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,607 miles
- Average per year
- 3,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,286 miles
- 2024 – 149,679 miles
- 2023 – 148,314 miles
- 2022 – 146,091 miles
- 2021 – 144,691 miles
- 2020 – 142,119 miles
- 2019 – 139,957 miles
- 2018 – 139,010 miles
- 2017 – 138,004 miles
- 2016 – 136,820 miles
- 2015 – 134,308 miles
- 2014 – 131,871 miles
- 2013 – 129,766 miles
- 2012 – 127,861 miles
- 2011 – 125,019 miles
- 2010 – 117,989 miles
- 2009 – 113,496 miles
- 2008 – 106,693 miles
- 2007 – 97,867 miles
- 2005 – 83,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail151,286 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail151,286 miles (+1,607)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,286 miles
- Test number
- 254310228957
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass149,679 miles (+1,365)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,679 miles
- Test number
- 215490372607
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear side and offside outer side sill has slight corroded
Pass148,314 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 148,314 miles
- Test number
- 107761072258
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer side sill has slight corroded
Fail148,313 miles (+2,222)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,313 miles
- Test number
- 547659501602
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer side sill has slight corroded
Pass146,091 miles (+1,400)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,091 miles
- Test number
- 482364814172
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer side sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,691 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 144,691 miles
- Test number
- 165547803560
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,691 miles (+2,572)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,691 miles
- Test number
- 963230248500
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,119 miles (+2,162)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 142,119 miles
- Test number
- 717363515707
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
Pass139,957 miles (+947)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,957 miles
- Test number
- 527053702726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,010 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 139,010 miles
- Test number
- 956320878165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,004 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 138,004 miles
- Test number
- 120285946836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,820 miles (+2,512)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 136,820 miles
- Test number
- 989966122646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass134,308 miles (+2,437)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 134,308 miles
- Test number
- 588958971345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,871 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 131,871 miles
- Test number
- 177371144250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,766 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 129,766 miles
- Test number
- 778403143250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 127,861 miles
- Test number
- 308904742481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,861 miles (+2,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,861 miles
- Test number
- 818344542265
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass125,019 miles (+595)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 125,019 miles
- Test number
- 358801731288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,424 miles (+6,435)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,424 miles
- Test number
- 179328911290
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass117,989 miles (+4,493)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 117,989 miles
- Test number
- 853175200140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn
Pass113,496 miles (+6,803)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 113,496 miles
- Test number
- 334969829296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,693 miles (+8,826)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 106,693 miles
- Test number
- 184575938200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,867 miles (+14,500)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 97,867 miles
- Test number
- 292054197184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 83,367 miles
- Test number
- 551061975232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T253 UUY
- Does T253 UUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T253 UUY expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T253 UUY?
- The MOT on T253 UUY expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T253 UUY done?
- T253 UUY was recorded at 151,286 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,392 miles a year.
- Has T253 UUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 UUY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T253 UUY 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 T253 UUY find?
- T253 UUY failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 3 more.
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