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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 5,439 cc

T987 UYAMOT history

T987 UYA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,469 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 UYA was last recorded at 145,469 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 1,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,221 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,248 miles
Average per year
3,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,469 miles
  • 2024 – 144,221 miles
  • 2023 – 137,746 miles
  • 2021 – 136,519 miles
  • 2020 – 132,260 miles
  • 2019 – 127,359 miles
  • 2017 – 120,951 miles
  • 2016 – 115,721 miles
  • 2015 – 111,204 miles
  • 2014 – 104,327 miles
  • 2013 – 99,673 miles
  • 2012 – 94,834 miles
  • 2011 – 91,481 miles
  • 2010 – 84,599 miles
  • 2009 – 82,606 miles
  • 2007 – 77,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,469 miles (+1,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,469 miles
    Test number
    964419877786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,221 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,221 miles
    Test number
    766353713412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,746 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    469092345161
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  4. Pass136,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,519 miles
    Test number
    626703797896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,519 miles (+4,259)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,519 miles
    Test number
    383156029115
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,260 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,260 miles
    Test number
    867156497021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

  7. Fail132,256 miles (+4,897)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    298045840312
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by spring (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear boot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

  8. Pass127,359 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,359 miles
    Test number
    877844470465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor space/wheel well is corroded and holled but not within specified area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise closer inspection of rear inner pads
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension components

  9. Fail127,341 miles (+6,390)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    994792449843
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear boot floor space/wheel well is corroded and holled but not within specified area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise closer inspection of rear inner pads
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension components

  10. Pass120,951 miles (+5,230)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    509242454524
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  11. Pass115,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    525050929540
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  12. Fail115,721 miles (+4,517)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,721 miles
    Test number
    480296297519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  13. Pass111,204 miles (+6,877)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    272468622225
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  14. Pass104,327 miles (+4,654)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,327 miles
    Test number
    799969934328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass99,673 miles (+4,839)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    846764543306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass94,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    347925032351
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail94,834 miles (+3,353)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    569865832312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass91,481 miles (+6,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    265943971026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,599 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    414324570086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,606 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    343327629010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,747 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    822548327249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,743 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    681836127286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Questions about T987 UYA

Does T987 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 UYA expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 UYA?
The MOT on T987 UYA expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 UYA done?
T987 UYA was recorded at 145,469 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 3,775 miles a year.
Has T987 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 UYA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T987 UYA 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 T987 UYA find?
T987 UYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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