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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T503 SPBMOT history

T503 SPB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,527 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 SPB was last recorded at 117,527 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,263 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,264 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,527 miles
  • 2024 – 113,263 miles
  • 2023 – 108,403 miles
  • 2022 – 103,843 miles
  • 2021 – 100,187 miles
  • 2020 – 96,988 miles
  • 2019 – 93,187 miles
  • 2018 – 89,508 miles
  • 2017 – 85,927 miles
  • 2016 – 82,000 miles
  • 2015 – 76,011 miles
  • 2014 – 72,840 miles
  • 2013 – 69,240 miles
  • 2011 – 61,923 miles
  • 2010 – 57,469 miles
  • 2009 – 51,618 miles
  • 2008 – 47,725 miles
  • 2007 – 41,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,527 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective fugged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cush drive flange perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,527 miles (+4,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    267688158586
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass113,263 miles (+4,860)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    994485248177
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,403 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    731782519322
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fugged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cush drive flange perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail108,401 miles (+4,558)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    308386931049
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fugged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cush drive flange perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass103,843 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    817808622444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,187 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    792501432515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,988 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    813960748446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,986 miles (+7)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,986 miles
    Test number
    747394483591
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail96,979 miles (+3,792)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,979 miles
    Test number
    921003957293
    • DangerousOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,187 miles (+3,679)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,187 miles
    Test number
    574687750810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    602723933001
    • 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)

  12. Fail89,508 miles (+3,581)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    879296727339
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

  13. Pass85,927 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    831949354923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,000 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    413118571676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,011 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    156531775419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,840 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    926210084071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,240 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    168702683427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    225204041174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail61,923 miles (+4,454)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,923 miles
    Test number
    987154741167
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,469 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,469 miles
    Test number
    772811730149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    452741049163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail51,618 miles (+3,893)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    583991249118
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,725 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,725 miles
    Test number
    290985918447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass41,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    154920297414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T503 SPB

Does T503 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T503 SPB is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T503 SPB?
The MOT on T503 SPB is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T503 SPB done?
T503 SPB was recorded at 117,527 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has T503 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 SPB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T503 SPB 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 T503 SPB find?
T503 SPB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges; side repeater slightly discoloured both sides.

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