Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
TBU 473MOT history
TBU 473 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 89,757 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TBU 473
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
TBU 473 was last recorded at 89,757 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,636 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,121 miles
- Average per year
- 5,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,757 miles
- 2024 – 88,636 miles
- 2023 – 86,043 miles
- 2022 – 82,266 miles
- 2021 – 78,346 miles
- 2020 – 72,168 miles
- 2019 – 61,880 miles
- 2018 – 52,671 miles
- 2017 – 42,699 miles
- 2016 – 32,286 miles
- 2015 – 28,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,757 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,757 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,757 miles
- Test number
- 217595286148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted
Pass88,636 miles (+2,593)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 88,636 miles
- Test number
- 883629327956
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
Pass86,043 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 86,043 miles
- Test number
- 480094128862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,989 miles (+3,723)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,989 miles
- Test number
- 421400124949
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall, very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,266 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,266 miles
- Test number
- 899543876698
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,346 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,346 miles
- Test number
- 801992771693
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,168 miles (+10,288)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,168 miles
- Test number
- 835540050747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,880 miles (+9,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 616384302117
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass52,671 miles (+9,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 52,671 miles
- Test number
- 564236562720
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 42,699 miles
- Test number
- 201937703699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,699 miles (+10,413)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,699 miles
- Test number
- 547102855391
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,286 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 32,286 miles
- Test number
- 302818005274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,968 miles
- Test number
- 586389935116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about TBU 473
- What vehicle is registration TBU 473 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TBU 473 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 May 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does TBU 473 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBU 473 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on TBU 473?
- The MOT on TBU 473 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TBU 473 done?
- TBU 473 was recorded at 89,757 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,818 miles a year.
- Has TBU 473 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TBU 473 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on TBU 473 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 TBU 473 find?
- TBU 473 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; under trays and outer sill covers fitted.
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