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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T779 KUKMOT history

T779 KUK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
94,208 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 KUK
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T779 KUK was last recorded at 94,208 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,883 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,325 miles
Average per year
2,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,208 miles
  • 2024 – 92,883 miles
  • 2023 – 91,577 miles
  • 2022 – 90,296 miles
  • 2021 – 89,035 miles
  • 2020 – 88,232 miles
  • 2019 – 86,846 miles
  • 2018 – 85,265 miles
  • 2017 – 83,749 miles
  • 2016 – 82,172 miles
  • 2015 – 80,476 miles
  • 2014 – 78,696 miles
  • 2013 – 76,640 miles
  • 2012 – 74,201 miles
  • 2011 – 71,087 miles
  • 2010 – 67,601 miles
  • 2009 – 61,548 miles
  • 2008 – 57,477 miles
  • 2007 – 53,977 miles
  • 2006 – 49,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,208 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner + worn on inner edge + cracking on inner edge + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both Side Wings Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,208 miles (+1,325)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    318631469058
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner + worn on inner edge + cracking on inner edge + sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,883 miles (+1,306)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    323407143713
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both side wing Repaird with tape
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,577 miles (+1,281)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,577 miles
    Test number
    316650784749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,296 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    694107358461
    • AdvisoryBoth Side Wings Corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,035 miles (+803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    854140087290
    • AdvisoryBoth Side Wings Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,232 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,232 miles
    Test number
    973521252855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,846 miles (+1,581)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    290179450209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,265 miles (+1,516)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,265 miles
    Test number
    756315648610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass83,749 miles (+1,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    960222877904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass82,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    937334498686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail82,172 miles (+1,696)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    696436647388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass80,476 miles (+1,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    189532285452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail78,696 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    107866704120
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass78,696 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    719956704176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    165823503100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,640 miles (+2,439)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    485332503191
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,201 miles (+3,114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    159431682065
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe very rusty

  18. Pass71,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    205091581049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail71,087 miles (+3,486)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    158201281473
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,601 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,601 miles
    Test number
    214284700138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,548 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    864597209149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,477 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    183799718135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,463 miles (+3,486)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    603694018122
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass53,977 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    571673717154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    340366656085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T779 KUK

Does T779 KUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T779 KUK expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T779 KUK?
The MOT on T779 KUK expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T779 KUK done?
T779 KUK was recorded at 94,208 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
Has T779 KUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 KUK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T779 KUK 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 T779 KUK find?
T779 KUK failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front side repeater incorrect colour; nearside rear exhaust system insecure hangar broken, and 12 more.

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