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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

T496 KUKMOT history

T496 KUK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,456 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 KUK
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
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 KUK was last recorded at 174,456 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,368 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
6,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,456 miles
  • 2023 – 174,368 miles
  • 2022 – 172,597 miles
  • 2021 – 168,024 miles
  • 2020 – 163,455 miles
  • 2018 – 159,380 miles
  • 2017 – 153,605 miles
  • 2016 – 148,109 miles
  • 2015 – 140,903 miles
  • 2014 – 122,267 miles
  • 2013 – 114,951 miles
  • 2012 – 109,613 miles
  • 2011 – 104,077 miles
  • 2010 – 93,698 miles
  • 2009 – 84,864 miles
  • 2008 – 75,854 miles
  • 2007 – 64,708 miles
  • 2006 – 54,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,456 miles (+88)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,456 miles
    Test number
    223330043976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass174,368 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    174,368 miles
    Test number
    407326430834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,368 miles (+1,771)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,368 miles
    Test number
    220464001937
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    155905476473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,597 miles (+3)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,597 miles
    Test number
    691244110486
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail172,594 miles (+4,570)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,594 miles
    Test number
    492048607589
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMany different areas of age related corrosion

  7. Pass168,024 miles (+4,569)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,024 miles
    Test number
    679889218123
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corossion to front inner wings

  8. Pass163,455 miles (+4,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,455 miles
    Test number
    414591945947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass159,380 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,380 miles
    Test number
    673705429094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  10. Fail159,376 miles (+5,771)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,376 miles
    Test number
    137852755931
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing clasp missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  11. Pass153,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    178227329087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,605 miles (+5,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    856365213814
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass148,109 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,109 miles
    Test number
    748117904421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,108 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,108 miles
    Test number
    533749425039
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Fail148,106 miles (+7,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,106 miles
    Test number
    742226613823
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass140,903 miles (+7,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    455083345557
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront light condensated n/s & o/s

  17. Pass133,232 miles (+10,965)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    116812015403
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f vehicle jacking point missing and area has slight corrosion

  18. Pass122,267 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    566486914078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,951 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,951 miles
    Test number
    975978213085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter silencer corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f wing

  20. Fail114,951 miles (+5,338)4 failures2 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,951 miles
    Test number
    827007213080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter silencer corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f wing

  21. Pass109,613 miles (+5,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    426866802082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass104,077 miles (+10,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    237061611005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,698 miles (+8,834)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,698 miles
    Test number
    692491910045
    • NoteOffside/nearside rear subframe mountings corroded
    • NoteRear flooring corroded

  24. Pass84,864 miles (+9,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    503083519073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,854 miles (+11,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    623750118003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass64,708 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    913358807051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    781049006098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 KUK

Does T496 KUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T496 KUK expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T496 KUK?
The MOT on T496 KUK expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T496 KUK done?
T496 KUK was recorded at 174,456 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
Has T496 KUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 KUK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T496 KUK 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 T496 KUK find?
T496 KUK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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