Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc
T279 KNVMOT history
T279 KNV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 168,797 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T279 KNV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T279 KNV was last recorded at 168,797 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 168,752 miles · 21 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 7,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 168,797 miles
- 2021 – 168,752 miles
- 2020 – 168,595 miles
- 2018 – 163,266 miles
- 2017 – 148,272 miles
- 2016 – 141,348 miles
- 2015 – 132,158 miles
- 2014 – 122,995 miles
- 2013 – 108,180 miles
- 2012 – 91,791 miles
- 2011 – 89,733 miles
- 2010 – 66,579 miles
- 2009 – 58,656 miles
- 2008 – 52,579 miles
- 2007 – 46,184 miles
- 2006 – 39,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,797 miles
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,797 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,797 miles
- Test number
- 249949783863
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion
Pass168,752 miles (+157)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 168,752 miles
- Test number
- 762607167648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass168,595 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 168,595 miles
- Test number
- 115010532655
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail168,587 miles (+31)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,587 miles
- Test number
- 368936250545
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail168,556 miles (+54)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,556 miles
- Test number
- 721112446600
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,502 miles (+5,236)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,502 miles
- Test number
- 766505914845
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorWheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively single front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine area
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass163,266 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 163,266 miles
- Test number
- 848468571072
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail163,266 miles (+14,994)2 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,266 miles
- Test number
- 659408319096
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass148,272 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,272 miles
- Test number
- 222559600379
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
Fail148,272 miles (+6,924)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,272 miles
- Test number
- 475453750820
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
Pass141,348 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 141,348 miles
- Test number
- 245905482065
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail141,348 miles (+9,190)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,348 miles
- Test number
- 403528499406
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass132,158 miles (+113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 132,158 miles
- Test number
- 400873854968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail132,045 miles (+9,050)6 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,045 miles
- Test number
- 235801134180
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass122,995 miles (+14,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 388937444271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass108,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 108,180 miles
- Test number
- 855209643255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,180 miles (+16,389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,180 miles
- Test number
- 429488243235
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,791 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,791 miles
- Test number
- 678832752266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,733 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 667908011387
- NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation in them
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a nail in tread
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Fail89,733 miles (+23,154)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 248855611323
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front headlamps have condensation in them
- NoteN/s/r tyre has a nail in tread
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Pass66,579 miles (+7,923)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 66,579 miles
- Test number
- 160993030340
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
Pass58,656 miles (+6,077)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,656 miles
- Test number
- 513804339369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,579 miles (+6,395)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,579 miles
- Test number
- 884609128307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,184 miles (+6,879)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 46,184 miles
- Test number
- 661940237378
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 39,305 miles
- Test number
- 554175926316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T279 KNV
- Does T279 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T279 KNV expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T279 KNV?
- The MOT on T279 KNV expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T279 KNV done?
- T279 KNV was recorded at 168,797 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 7,882 miles a year.
- Has T279 KNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T279 KNV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on T279 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 T279 KNV find?
- T279 KNV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: under body has surface corrosion.
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