Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T712 NPUMOT history

T712 NPU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
98,599 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T712 NPU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T712 NPU
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
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T712 NPU was last recorded at 98,599 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 3,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,355 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,244 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,599 miles
  • 2022 – 95,355 miles
  • 2021 – 93,758 miles
  • 2020 – 90,804 miles
  • 2019 – 86,235 miles
  • 2018 – 78,953 miles
  • 2017 – 72,674 miles
  • 2016 – 67,948 miles
  • 2015 – 63,297 miles
  • 2014 – 58,392 miles
  • 2013 – 55,222 miles
  • 2012 – 53,287 miles
  • 2011 – 49,256 miles
  • 2010 – 42,641 miles
  • 2009 – 37,938 miles
  • 2008 – 36,789 miles
  • 2007 – 35,598 miles
  • 2006 – 34,559 miles
  • 2005 – 32,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,599 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • General corrosion underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,599 miles (+3,244)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    136427423800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,355 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    240613535531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  3. Fail95,354 miles (+1,596)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,354 miles
    Test number
    595336401776
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  4. Pass93,758 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    556675538741
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge , tracking advised . (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,758 miles (+2,954)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    771632009968
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge , tracking advised . (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,804 miles (+4,569)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,804 miles
    Test number
    219452789094
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass86,235 miles (+7,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    905585655341
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass78,953 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    893510175535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,948 miles (+6,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    633111560154
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,674 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    909149399108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,948 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,948 miles
    Test number
    508805362245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,297 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,297 miles
    Test number
    485643855194
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail58,392 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    479914554167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak noted from rear diff oil seal offside

  14. Pass58,392 miles (+3,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    826454054169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak noted from rear diff oil seal offside

  15. Fail55,222 miles2 repaired6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    128981553141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel filler cap sealing ring perished/splitting but forms a permenant seal at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff weeping oil
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • Note`Faulty bulb` warning message temp on display at time of test. All bulbs checked with message on display & no bulb found faulty. Advise poss connection problem which may require further investgation. Message did not return on re start of car.

  16. Pass55,222 miles (+1,935)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    238011753125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel filler cap sealing ring perished/splitting but forms a permenant seal at time of test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff weeping oil
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • Note`Faulty bulb` warning message temp on display at time of test. All bulbs checked with message on display & no bulb found faulty. Advise poss connection problem which may require further investgation. Message did not return on re start of car.

  17. Pass53,287 miles (+4,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    527934652142
    • Note1) tyres 215 55 16 2) o/s front tyre perished

  18. Pass49,256 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    988793651138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,641 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    621314750153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,938 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,938 miles
    Test number
    562192639195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,789 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,789 miles
    Test number
    392332148177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,771 miles (+1,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    252981448489
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass35,598 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    390235137122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,559 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,559 miles
    Test number
    293934046477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2006
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    961009335161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T712 NPU

Does T712 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T712 NPU expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T712 NPU?
The MOT on T712 NPU expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T712 NPU done?
T712 NPU was recorded at 98,599 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has T712 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T712 NPU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T712 NPU 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 T712 NPU find?
T712 NPU failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside rear tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 8 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T712 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.