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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc

T79 NELMOT history

T79 NEL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2022
Mileage
184,397 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 NEL was last recorded at 184,397 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 5,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,309 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,088 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,397 miles
  • 2021 – 179,309 miles
  • 2020 – 177,051 miles
  • 2019 – 168,783 miles
  • 2018 – 164,106 miles
  • 2017 – 161,167 miles
  • 2016 – 157,698 miles
  • 2015 – 153,863 miles
  • 2014 – 149,991 miles
  • 2013 – 147,203 miles
  • 2012 – 144,298 miles
  • 2011 – 140,773 miles
  • 2010 – 137,176 miles
  • 2009 – 132,185 miles
  • 2008 – 125,162 miles
  • 2007 – 114,923 miles
  • 2006 – 101,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,397 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Slight corrosion on sill
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Slight corrosion to sill
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight corrosion n/s/f outer sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,397 miles (+5,088)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,397 miles
    Test number
    715280877906
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Slight corrosion on sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass179,309 miles (+31)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,309 miles
    Test number
    306110096965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/f outer sill

  3. Fail179,278 miles (+2,227)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,278 miles
    Test number
    739398015474
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/f outer sill

  4. Pass177,051 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    177,051 miles
    Test number
    374653622026
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/f outer sill

  5. Fail177,019 miles (+8,236)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,019 miles
    Test number
    302312150416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/f outer sill

  6. Pass168,783 miles (+335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,783 miles
    Test number
    874172344426
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail168,448 miles (+4,342)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,448 miles
    Test number
    725972724614
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,106 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,106 miles
    Test number
    913889935711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play beyond service requirements (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail164,106 miles (+2,939)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,106 miles
    Test number
    164898568717
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play beyond service requirements (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,167 miles (+3,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,167 miles
    Test number
    783582527779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass157,698 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,698 miles
    Test number
    527557629284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,863 miles
    Test number
    685234305211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail153,863 miles (+3,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,863 miles
    Test number
    567413505240
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass149,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    476162514240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,991 miles (+2,788)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,991 miles
    Test number
    525162614277
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass147,203 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,203 miles
    Test number
    448236863130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass144,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,298 miles
    Test number
    519517162193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail144,298 miles (+3,525)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,298 miles
    Test number
    928667362157
    • Repaired at testOuter Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass140,773 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,773 miles
    Test number
    319609171155
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass137,176 miles (+4,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    471220480196
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass132,185 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    631904879199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass125,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    322378468197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,162 miles (+10,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    733958368198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail114,923 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,923 miles
    Test number
    323705967167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass114,923 miles (+12,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    114,923 miles
    Test number
    330595667127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass101,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    570348276189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 NEL

Does T79 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 NEL expired on 10 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 NEL?
The MOT on T79 NEL expired on 10 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 NEL done?
T79 NEL was recorded at 184,397 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has T79 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 NEL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 NEL 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 T79 NEL find?
T79 NEL failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 5 more.

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