Mercedes-Benz E
Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,996 cc
T996 GANMOT history
T996 GAN is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 93,969 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 GAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 GAN was last recorded at 93,969 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 93,685 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 284 miles
- Average per year
- 2,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,969 miles
- 2023 – 93,685 miles
- 2022 – 88,137 miles
- 2021 – 85,885 miles
- 2020 – 84,070 miles
- 2019 – 81,594 miles
- 2018 – 78,481 miles
- 2017 – 75,295 miles
- 2016 – 72,851 miles
- 2015 – 70,676 miles
- 2014 – 67,370 miles
- 2013 – 62,883 miles
- 2012 – 59,158 miles
- 2010 – 54,815 miles
- 2009 – 51,353 miles
- 2008 – 47,781 miles
- 2007 – 44,983 miles
- 2006 – 41,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,969 miles
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,969 miles (+284)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 93,969 miles
- Test number
- 797666983346
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,685 miles (+5,548)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 93,685 miles
- Test number
- 429469587325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,137 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,137 miles
- Test number
- 295603569793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,885 miles (+1,815)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,885 miles
- Test number
- 987827537053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,070 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 84,070 miles
- Test number
- 384468366138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,594 miles (+3,113)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,594 miles
- Test number
- 271649071445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,481 miles (+3,186)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,481 miles
- Test number
- 763670919730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,295 miles (+2,444)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,295 miles
- Test number
- 898894770044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,851 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,851 miles
- Test number
- 850190396757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,676 miles (+3,306)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,676 miles
- Test number
- 895527655095
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,370 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,370 miles
- Test number
- 675752854054
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail67,370 miles (+4,487)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,370 miles
- Test number
- 195752154001
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,883 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,883 miles
- Test number
- 136318223476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,158 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,158 miles
- Test number
- 635957502024
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail54,815 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,815 miles
- Test number
- 703510620396
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass54,815 miles (+3,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,815 miles
- Test number
- 921610120325
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass51,353 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 51,353 miles
- Test number
- 663634519322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass47,781 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 47,781 miles
- Test number
- 133063838333
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass44,983 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 44,983 miles
- Test number
- 184193037341
- 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)
Pass41,477 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 41,477 miles
- Test number
- 722343436310
- NoteBoth front tyres low on edges, front brake discs wearing.
Questions about T996 GAN
- Does T996 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 GAN is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T996 GAN?
- The MOT on T996 GAN is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T996 GAN done?
- T996 GAN was recorded at 93,969 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
- Has T996 GAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 GAN has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2014.
- Has the mileage on T996 GAN 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 T996 GAN find?
- T996 GAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides, and 1 more.
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