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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

T489 PKEMOT history

T489 PKE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
207,042 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 PKE was last recorded at 207,042 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 1,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2010: 26,020 miles, lower than 107,073 miles on 12 Aug 2009.

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
205,059 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,983 miles
Average per year
7,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,042 miles
  • 2022 – 205,059 miles
  • 2021 – 203,914 miles
  • 2020 – 202,927 miles
  • 2019 – 200,930 miles
  • 2018 – 198,280 miles
  • 2017 – 195,106 miles
  • 2016 – 189,595 miles
  • 2015 – 177,126 miles
  • 2014 – 166,592 miles
  • 2013 – 157,888 miles
  • 2012 – 141,571 miles
  • 2011 – 123,520 miles
  • 2010 – 26,020 miles
  • 2009 – 107,073 miles
  • 2008 – 100,046 miles
  • 2007 – 88,130 miles
  • 2006 – 75,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entry to flexible rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle differential corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspesion arms nearside & offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,042 miles (+1,983)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    207,042 miles
    Test number
    596419339522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entry to flexible rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle differential corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspesion arms nearside & offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass205,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    205,059 miles
    Test number
    581466475288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail205,059 miles (+1,145)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,059 miles
    Test number
    217428575302
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass203,914 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    203,914 miles
    Test number
    130085535859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass202,927 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    202,927 miles
    Test number
    703504509494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail202,923 miles (+1,993)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,923 miles
    Test number
    611708295922
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,930 miles (+2,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,930 miles
    Test number
    654202222427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass198,280 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,280 miles
    Test number
    381838858769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass195,106 miles (+5,511)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    195,106 miles
    Test number
    924484532038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn thin on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn thin on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Pass189,595 miles (+12,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    189,595 miles
    Test number
    921833723835
    • AdvisoryBonnet corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass177,126 miles (+10,534)13 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,126 miles
    Test number
    247526965116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteFuel return pipe corroded
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of sills

  12. Pass166,592 miles (+8,704)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    166,592 miles
    Test number
    187773624294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S front sidelight dim
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear fuel pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteUnderbody of vehicle starting to corrode

  13. Fail157,888 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    258646823219
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass157,888 miles (+16,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    399156423413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass141,571 miles (+18,051)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    718960732263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust mount missing
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass123,520 miles (+97,500)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    328080221453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,020 miles (-81,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    834692400231
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail107,073 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,073 miles
    Test number
    463024229257
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusty

  19. Pass107,073 miles (+7,027)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    107,073 miles
    Test number
    580304629250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusty

  20. Pass100,046 miles (+11,916)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,046 miles
    Test number
    992174138215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,130 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    331426357282
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre on 2mm.

  22. Fail88,048 miles (+12,845)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    360611157208
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim low
    • NoteN/S/R/Tyre on 2mm
    • NoteWiper blade smeary

  23. Pass75,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    75,203 miles
    Test number
    774003276273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T489 PKE

Does T489 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 PKE expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 PKE?
The MOT on T489 PKE 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 T489 PKE done?
T489 PKE was recorded at 207,042 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
Has T489 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 PKE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T489 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T489 PKE find?
T489 PKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface rust; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entry to flexible rear brake hose; offside front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play, and 3 more.

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