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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,379 cc

T578 MGPMOT history

T578 MGP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 182,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
182,672 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 MGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,379 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 MGP was last recorded at 182,672 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,644 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
6,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,672 miles
  • 2023 – 175,589 miles
  • 2022 – 168,730 miles
  • 2021 – 165,277 miles
  • 2020 – 163,232 miles
  • 2019 – 159,178 miles
  • 2018 – 153,317 miles
  • 2017 – 141,494 miles
  • 2016 – 125,638 miles
  • 2015 – 118,488 miles
  • 2014 – 111,757 miles
  • 2013 – 106,062 miles
  • 2012 – 95,059 miles
  • 2011 – 85,936 miles
  • 2010 – 78,910 miles
  • 2009 – 78,862 miles
  • 2008 – 76,572 miles
  • 2007 – 69,429 miles
  • 2006 – 53,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rust hole in boot floor out side prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVery rusty poor condition all over bodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nosie on Rear wheels when rotating (Possible Differential noise)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,672 miles
    Test number
    287793479831
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rust hole in boot floor out side prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery rusty poor condition all over body

  2. Fail182,672 miles (+28)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,672 miles
    Test number
    401052950642
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rust hole in boot floor out side prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery rusty poor condition all over body

  3. Fail182,644 miles (+7,055)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,644 miles
    Test number
    714353133383
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rust hole in boot floor out side prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOff side door trim missing
    • AdvisoryVery rusty poor condition all over body

  4. Pass175,589 miles (+6,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,589 miles
    Test number
    928207561941
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody in poor condition and rusty
    • AdvisoryOsf door trim missing inside

  5. Pass168,730 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,730 miles
    Test number
    370973255269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,277 miles
    Test number
    389485871236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,277 miles (+2,045)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,277 miles
    Test number
    989627143997
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass163,232 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,232 miles
    Test number
    884507445458
    • AdvisoryNosie on Rear wheels when rotating (Possible Differential noise)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail163,212 miles (+4,034)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,212 miles
    Test number
    834787745148
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNosie on Rear wheels when rotating (Possible Differential noise)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass159,178 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,178 miles
    Test number
    246134607270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass153,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,317 miles
    Test number
    111255474455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,317 miles (+11,823)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,317 miles
    Test number
    526989413085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass141,494 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,494 miles
    Test number
    336915985414
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail141,494 miles (+15,856)12 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,494 miles
    Test number
    880573382107
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass125,638 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    574466380496
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber little or no damping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber little or no damping.

  16. Fail125,631 miles (+7,143)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    437915129030
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber little or no damping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber little or no damping.

  17. Pass118,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    932304112335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,488 miles (+3,071)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    228715963692
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass115,417 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,417 miles
    Test number
    408334235189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail115,417 miles (+44)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,417 miles
    Test number
    318023035186
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail115,373 miles (+3,616)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,373 miles
    Test number
    619643605105
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass111,757 miles (+5,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    286584404119
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass106,062 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,062 miles
    Test number
    156180903186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,059 miles
    Test number
    107546972003
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside

  25. Fail95,059 miles (+9,123)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,059 miles
    Test number
    657176372086
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside

  26. Pass85,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    155204201107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail85,936 miles (+7,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    239198191054
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass78,910 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,910 miles
    Test number
    321146600186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,862 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    203189189007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,572 miles (+7,143)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    293864298030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine slighlty noisy

  31. Pass69,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    320742397092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,428 miles (+15,683)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    751332997046
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

  33. Pass53,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    160924776457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail53,745 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    611543976022
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T578 MGP

Does T578 MGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T578 MGP expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T578 MGP?
The MOT on T578 MGP expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T578 MGP done?
T578 MGP was recorded at 182,672 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
Has T578 MGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 MGP has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T578 MGP 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 T578 MGP find?
T578 MGP passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: front coolant leak; offside rear rust hole in boot floor out side prescribed area; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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