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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

T973 FRUMOT history

T973 FRU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,284 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 FRU was last recorded at 99,284 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,269 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,284 miles
  • 2024 – 98,861 miles
  • 2023 – 95,979 miles
  • 2022 – 93,501 miles
  • 2021 – 92,736 miles
  • 2020 – 91,312 miles
  • 2019 – 90,153 miles
  • 2018 – 87,950 miles
  • 2017 – 85,593 miles
  • 2016 – 82,421 miles
  • 2015 – 76,509 miles
  • 2014 – 74,442 miles
  • 2013 – 72,009 miles
  • 2012 – 71,007 miles
  • 2011 – 70,000 miles
  • 2010 – 68,266 miles
  • 2009 – 65,717 miles
  • 2008 – 64,740 miles
  • 2006 – 60,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,284 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion on chassis and suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • General corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear surface corrosion to sill / floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to exhaust centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,284 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,284 miles
    Test number
    279984126590
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

  2. Fail99,269 miles (+408)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    458096473783
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded and holed by jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

  3. Pass98,861 miles (+2,882)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    267524064576
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,979 miles (+2,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    769833316079
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror deteriorated

  5. Pass93,501 miles (+765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    901966013153
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorating
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  6. Pass92,736 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    858113762746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear surface corrosion to sill / floor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust centre section
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some suspension components

  7. Fail92,734 miles (+1,422)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    404862046767
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear surface corrosion to sill / floor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust centre section
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some suspension components

  8. Pass91,312 miles (+1,159)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    161044719722
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear Floor and inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass90,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,153 miles
    Test number
    552449052125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,151 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    812658662840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to clamps heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blade deteriorating

  11. Pass87,950 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    290825063443
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,593 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,593 miles
    Test number
    318970592745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,421 miles (+5,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    924504338868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,509 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    616617589319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    715896294205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,442 miles (+2,433)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    747383394286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f outer tyre wall slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit
    • NoteSmall cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

  17. Pass72,009 miles (+1,002)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    545361593227
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  18. Pass71,007 miles (+1,007)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,007 miles
    Test number
    359690532288
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to some suspension parts

  19. Pass70,000 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    908334531217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,266 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    392947210229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    112499039240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,717 miles (+977)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    463796439298
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  23. Pass64,740 miles (+1,434)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    870121458390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass63,306 miles (+2,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    714247508073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass60,376 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    541678146334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  26. Pass56,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    760244606063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 FRU

Does T973 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 FRU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T973 FRU?
The MOT on T973 FRU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 FRU done?
T973 FRU was recorded at 99,284 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,123 miles a year.
Has T973 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 FRU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T973 FRU 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 T973 FRU find?
T973 FRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: obligatory mirror slightly damaged; under body surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components.

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