Mercedes

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 4,250 cc

T970 EKXMOT history

T970 EKX is a silver and grey diesel Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,888 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,888 km
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,444 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 EKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 EKX was last recorded at 168,888 km on 6 Aug 2026, 5,568 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,320 km · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,568 km
Average per year
9,444 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,888 km
  • 2025 – 163,320 km
  • 2024 – 154,066 km
  • 2023 – 142,983 km
  • 2022 – 132,103 km
  • 2019 – 102,827 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,888 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,888 km (+5,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,888 km
    Test number
    685820872226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass163,320 km (+9,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,320 km
    Test number
    875890156434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass154,066 km (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,066 km
    Test number
    911630371416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,983 km (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,983 km
    Test number
    668822755063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,103 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,103 km
    Test number
    664120780525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,129 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,129 miles
    Test number
    283389299342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    882473132983
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,827 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,827 km
    Test number
    468095995788
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,065 miles (+9,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    776216424807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,676 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    545658069736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    336854167573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,257 miles (+7,936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    154083134337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass70,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    375406815461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail70,321 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    635576215204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T970 EKX

Does T970 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 EKX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T970 EKX?
The MOT on T970 EKX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 EKX done?
T970 EKX was recorded at 168,888 km at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,444 km a year.
Has T970 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 EKX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T970 EKX 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 T970 EKX find?
T970 EKX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; nearside cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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