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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

TED 879MOT history

TED 879 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,582 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TED 879
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TED 879 was last recorded at 69,582 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,581 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,582 miles
  • 2025 – 69,177 miles
  • 2024 – 68,930 miles
  • 2023 – 68,699 miles
  • 2022 – 65,789 miles
  • 2021 – 61,544 miles
  • 2020 – 57,817 miles
  • 2019 – 53,202 miles
  • 2018 – 46,702 miles
  • 2017 – 40,681 miles
  • 2016 – 36,850 miles
  • 2015 – 30,545 miles
  • 2014 – 26,327 miles
  • 2013 – 21,245 miles
  • 2012 – 15,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,582 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    704989572687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,581 miles (+404)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    597310351046
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  3. Pass69,177 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    882374235178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,173 miles (+243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    687488889323
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass68,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    468351745959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,930 miles (+231)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    465928276744
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  7. Pass68,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    233264124676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,699 miles (+2,910)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    218205820220
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass65,789 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    932736446273
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
  10. Pass61,544 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    174931291386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail61,409 miles (+3,592)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    633549098245
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass57,817 miles (+4,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    596132199320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass53,202 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    284592627416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,115 miles (+6,413)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    683696746584
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass46,702 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    324218484336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,681 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    991571012926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,560 miles (+3,710)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    629754938630
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,850 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    943674421415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,845 miles (+6,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    804697176017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass30,545 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,545 miles
    Test number
    731995320937
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall
  21. Pass26,327 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    407445254281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,245 miles (+5,780)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,245 miles
    Test number
    309807853227
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F FOG LAMP LOOSE
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUT
  23. Pass15,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,465 miles
    Test number
    447365852279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TED 879

What vehicle is registration TED 879 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TED 879 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Sept 2009. 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 TED 879 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TED 879 is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TED 879?
The MOT on TED 879 is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TED 879 done?
TED 879 was recorded at 69,582 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
Has TED 879 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TED 879 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on TED 879 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 TED 879 find?
TED 879 passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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