Mercedes-Benz E
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T859 GKNMOT history
T859 GKN is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 87,739 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T859 GKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T859 GKN was last recorded at 87,739 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,739 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,739 miles
- 2024 – 86,563 miles
- 2022 – 81,692 miles
- 2021 – 78,345 miles
- 2020 – 72,440 miles
- 2019 – 68,084 miles
- 2018 – 57,502 miles
- 2017 – 46,270 miles
- 2016 – 42,893 miles
- 2015 – 37,491 miles
- 2014 – 37,437 miles
- 2013 – 37,377 miles
- 2012 – 36,493 miles
- 2011 – 36,175 miles
- 2010 – 34,838 miles
- 2009 – 33,788 miles
- 2008 – 31,512 miles
- 2007 – 29,542 miles
- 2006 – 26,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,739 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,739 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 87,739 miles
- Test number
- 979589962804
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
Fail87,739 miles (+1,176)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,739 miles
- Test number
- 873819930855
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
Pass86,563 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 86,563 miles
- Test number
- 625142094928
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to body
Fail86,563 miles (+4,871)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,563 miles
- Test number
- 748522405300
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to body
Pass81,692 miles (+3,347)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,692 miles
- Test number
- 222980738423
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,345 miles (+5,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 78,345 miles
- Test number
- 310809978911
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror poor
Pass72,440 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,440 miles
- Test number
- 322883660815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail72,436 miles (+4,352)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,436 miles
- Test number
- 566612047821
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass68,084 miles (+10,582)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,084 miles
- Test number
- 918111216895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components
Pass57,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,502 miles
- Test number
- 866179871928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,502 miles (+11,232)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,502 miles
- Test number
- 399616512028
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,270 miles (+3,377)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 46,270 miles
- Test number
- 100799476412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,893 miles (+5,402)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 42,893 miles
- Test number
- 257546147106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,491 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 37,491 miles
- Test number
- 374196543576
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail37,484 miles (+47)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,484 miles
- Test number
- 353775550396
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass37,437 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,437 miles
- Test number
- 686322584240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,377 miles (+884)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 37,377 miles
- Test number
- 859501483289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,493 miles (+318)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,493 miles
- Test number
- 219600202389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,175 miles (+1,337)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 36,175 miles
- Test number
- 155342211356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,838 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,838 miles
- Test number
- 260892700381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,788 miles (+2,276)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,788 miles
- Test number
- 382999509314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,512 miles (+1,970)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,512 miles
- Test number
- 120710118375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,542 miles (+2,767)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 29,542 miles
- Test number
- 621531117360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 26,775 miles
- Test number
- 574362616303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T859 GKN
- Does T859 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T859 GKN expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T859 GKN?
- The MOT on T859 GKN expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T859 GKN done?
- T859 GKN was recorded at 87,739 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
- Has T859 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T859 GKN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T859 GKN 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 T859 GKN find?
- T859 GKN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.
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