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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T42 KLCMOT history

T42 KLC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,492 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 KLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 KLC was last recorded at 181,492 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 7,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2012: 140,600 miles, lower than 140,629 miles on 3 Mar 2011.

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
174,114 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,378 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,492 miles
  • 2025 – 174,114 miles
  • 2024 – 164,613 miles
  • 2023 – 156,098 miles
  • 2022 – 149,029 miles
  • 2013 – 147,060 miles
  • 2012 – 140,600 miles
  • 2011 – 140,629 miles
  • 2010 – 132,580 miles
  • 2009 – 124,162 miles
  • 2008 – 115,920 miles
  • 2007 – 102,142 miles
  • 2006 – 91,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,492 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,492 miles (+7,378)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,492 miles
    Test number
    208506841556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,114 miles (+9,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    174,114 miles
    Test number
    837633311830
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,613 miles (+8,515)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,613 miles
    Test number
    402626962085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,098 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,098 miles
    Test number
    838471852408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,098 miles (+7,069)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,098 miles
    Test number
    530162662450
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,029 miles (+1,969)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,029 miles
    Test number
    891520985632
    • AdvisoryAll disc break backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear differential leaking

  7. Pass147,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    147,060 miles
    Test number
    119373313263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,060 miles (+6,460)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,060 miles
    Test number
    115132213207
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass140,600 miles (-29)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    806656422247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,629 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    915612161004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,580 miles (+8,418)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    132,580 miles
    Test number
    931675240065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,162 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    693013659075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,920 miles (+13,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    115,920 miles
    Test number
    893532558097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    751863547080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,142 miles (+11,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,142 miles
    Test number
    741863147050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,517 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    391121556025
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about T42 KLC

Does T42 KLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 KLC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 KLC?
The MOT on T42 KLC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 KLC done?
T42 KLC was recorded at 181,492 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has T42 KLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 KLC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T42 KLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T42 KLC find?
T42 KLC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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