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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 5,439 cc

T55 WHYMOT history

T55 WHY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,635 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 WHY was last recorded at 151,635 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,589 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
6,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,635 miles
  • 2025 – 151,589 miles
  • 2024 – 150,114 miles
  • 2023 – 149,630 miles
  • 2022 – 148,845 miles
  • 2021 – 145,965 miles
  • 2020 – 143,210 miles
  • 2019 – 137,519 miles
  • 2018 – 124,848 miles
  • 2017 – 113,585 miles
  • 2016 – 102,713 miles
  • 2015 – 93,315 miles
  • 2014 – 88,561 miles
  • 2013 – 85,110 miles
  • 2012 – 82,431 miles
  • 2011 – 79,989 miles
  • 2010 – 77,287 miles
  • 2009 – 65,052 miles
  • 2008 – 55,602 miles
  • 2007 – 39,152 miles
  • 2006 – 27,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    604243895667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  2. Fail151,635 miles (+46)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    210929429154
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  3. Pass151,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,589 miles
    Test number
    370303753735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,587 miles (+1,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,587 miles
    Test number
    335728795854
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,114 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,114 miles
    Test number
    287877075656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    211151456282
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Fail149,630 miles (+785)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    901628302447
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass148,845 miles (+2,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,845 miles
    Test number
    286931304802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass145,965 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,965 miles
    Test number
    258752463307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,210 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,210 miles
    Test number
    334202526593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,519 miles (+12,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,519 miles
    Test number
    902953380018
    • AdvisoryEngine.nder-tray,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

  12. Pass124,848 miles (+11,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    616266416408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMiddle silencer outer casing seperating

  13. Pass113,585 miles (+10,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    797815013308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  14. Pass102,713 miles (+9,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    646234476226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section outer skin corroded

  15. Pass93,315 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    896818025049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,561 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    177632944434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,110 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    379701753037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,431 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,431 miles
    Test number
    755441252072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,989 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    786447741066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,287 miles (+12,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    153203630058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass65,052 miles (+9,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    823107939068
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges

  22. Pass55,602 miles (+16,450)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,602 miles
    Test number
    472987538052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,152 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    142794727401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    600651346038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 WHY

Does T55 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 WHY is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 WHY?
The MOT on T55 WHY is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 WHY done?
T55 WHY was recorded at 151,635 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,161 miles a year.
Has T55 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WHY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 WHY 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 T55 WHY find?
T55 WHY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension pipes corroded.

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