Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc
T653 DGUMOT history
T653 DGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 72,312 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 21 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 1,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T653 DGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T653 DGU was last recorded at 72,312 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,098 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,214 miles
- Average per year
- 1,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,312 miles
- 2025 – 71,098 miles
- 2024 – 69,924 miles
- 2023 – 68,548 miles
- 2022 – 67,347 miles
- 2021 – 66,287 miles
- 2020 – 65,414 miles
- 2019 – 63,913 miles
- 2018 – 62,626 miles
- 2017 – 60,844 miles
- 2016 – 58,821 miles
- 2015 – 56,693 miles
- 2014 – 55,148 miles
- 2013 – 51,292 miles
- 2012 – 43,565 miles
- 2011 – 41,009 miles
- 2010 – 38,641 miles
- 2009 – 37,529 miles
- 2008 – 36,592 miles
- 2007 – 35,611 miles
- 2006 – 34,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,312 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,312 miles (+1,214)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 72,312 miles
- Test number
- 831329224848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass71,098 miles (+1,174)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 71,098 miles
- Test number
- 393838492830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,924 miles (+1,376)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,924 miles
- Test number
- 224689245703
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,548 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 68,548 miles
- Test number
- 573655112324
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,347 miles (+1,060)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,347 miles
- Test number
- 582063013769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,287 miles (+873)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 66,287 miles
- Test number
- 758567108836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass65,414 miles (+1,501)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,414 miles
- Test number
- 715121784837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,913 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,913 miles
- Test number
- 410682829680
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn around 3.5mm
Pass62,626 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,626 miles
- Test number
- 293938888763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,844 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,844 miles
- Test number
- 997631790481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,821 miles (+2,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,821 miles
- Test number
- 203714205310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner tread
Pass56,693 miles (+1,545)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,693 miles
- Test number
- 665608265060
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront pads low.
Pass55,148 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,148 miles
- Test number
- 945426774020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,292 miles (+7,727)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,292 miles
- Test number
- 117059543454
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to perish.
- NoteLarge nail in n/s/r tyre,not repairable and maybe causing inner cord damage. leaking.
- NoteN/s/f fog light not working.
Pass43,565 miles (+2,556)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,565 miles
- Test number
- 608394442046
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing in the centre of the tread.
- NoteBoth rear brake hoses perishing.
Pass41,009 miles (+2,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,009 miles
- Test number
- 225844061048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,641 miles (+1,112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,641 miles
- Test number
- 311058850096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass37,529 miles (+937)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,529 miles
- Test number
- 883656069061
- NoteAll tyre tread depths getting low
Pass36,592 miles (+981)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,592 miles
- Test number
- 101294258479
- NoteBoth front tyre tread depths getting low
Pass35,611 miles (+1,365)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 35,611 miles
- Test number
- 752358247029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,246 miles
- Test number
- 124096856492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T653 DGU
- Does T653 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T653 DGU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T653 DGU?
- The MOT on T653 DGU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T653 DGU done?
- T653 DGU was recorded at 72,312 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
- Has T653 DGU ever failed its MOT?
- No. T653 DGU has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on T653 DGU 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 T653 DGU find?
- T653 DGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.
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