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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T729 SPBMOT history

T729 SPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
130,272 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T729 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T729 SPB was last recorded at 130,272 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 4,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,208 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,064 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,272 miles
  • 2024 – 126,208 miles
  • 2023 – 117,531 miles
  • 2021 – 107,463 miles
  • 2020 – 100,660 miles
  • 2019 – 97,682 miles
  • 2018 – 95,452 miles
  • 2017 – 91,423 miles
  • 2016 – 86,746 miles
  • 2015 – 82,520 miles
  • 2014 – 77,444 miles
  • 2013 – 71,816 miles
  • 2012 – 64,128 miles
  • 2011 – 57,358 miles
  • 2010 – 50,888 miles
  • 2009 – 45,552 miles
  • 2008 – 40,404 miles
  • 2007 – 35,146 miles
  • 2006 – 26,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,272 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box Front Mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryReverse Lamps Inoperative

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,272 miles (+4,064)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    983141181310
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box Front Mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lamps Inoperative

  2. Pass126,208 miles (+8,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,208 miles
    Test number
    167893182364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to arches

  3. Pass117,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,531 miles
    Test number
    138599388536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail117,531 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,531 miles
    Test number
    375733886163
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,529 miles (+10,066)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,529 miles
    Test number
    107347061719
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear arches

  6. Pass107,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    994474695160
    • AdvisoryRear small metal pipe corroded / loose

  7. Fail107,463 miles (+6,803)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,463 miles
    Test number
    202890695641
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in rubber grommet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear small metal pipe corroded / loose

  8. Pass100,660 miles (+2,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    209806501348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,682 miles (+23)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    984105166781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,659 miles (+2,207)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    563345593320
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,452 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,452 miles
    Test number
    329949810896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,423 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    560023112082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,746 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,746 miles
    Test number
    198598290078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,520 miles (+5,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    989059825081
    • NoteBoth front tyres below limit on inner edges.

  15. Pass77,444 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    157859724053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    459022333087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail71,816 miles (+7,688)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    649192533051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,128 miles (+6,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,128 miles
    Test number
    699050132072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,358 miles (+6,470)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    118317721403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass50,888 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    782473410095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,552 miles (+5,148)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    522532719068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  22. Pass40,404 miles (+5,258)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    191347218039
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  23. Pass35,146 miles (+8,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    984672037028
    • NoteSills covered by trims

  24. Pass26,860 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,860 miles
    Test number
    433433336064
    • NoteO/S/FRONT WING DAMAGED.

Questions about T729 SPB

Does T729 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T729 SPB expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T729 SPB?
The MOT on T729 SPB expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T729 SPB done?
T729 SPB was recorded at 130,272 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has T729 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T729 SPB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T729 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 T729 SPB find?
T729 SPB failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects and 12 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 14 more.

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