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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

TUK 160MOT history

TUK 160 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,825 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TUK 160
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TUK 160 was last recorded at 74,825 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,147 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,678 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,825 miles
  • 2025 – 71,147 miles
  • 2024 – 68,134 miles
  • 2023 – 66,291 miles
  • 2022 – 65,358 miles
  • 2021 – 64,732 miles
  • 2020 – 63,532 miles
  • 2019 – 61,966 miles
  • 2018 – 60,312 miles
  • 2017 – 58,970 miles
  • 2016 – 57,112 miles
  • 2015 – 55,071 miles
  • 2014 – 52,892 miles
  • 2013 – 50,300 miles
  • 2012 – 47,980 miles
  • 2011 – 44,928 miles
  • 2010 – 42,486 miles
  • 2009 – 40,030 miles
  • 2008 – 36,118 miles
  • 2007 – 29,936 miles
  • 2006 – 23,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,825 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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 body and engine covers fitted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,825 miles (+3,678)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    698192292592
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  2. Pass71,147 miles (+3,013)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    939357710822
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass68,134 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    603037143340
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  4. Fail68,124 miles (+1,833)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    717164937784
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass66,291 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    884960008858
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass65,358 miles (+626)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    307731548572
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  7. Pass64,732 miles (+1,200)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,732 miles
    Test number
    926745198434
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  8. Pass63,532 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    564619319820
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass61,966 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    150781375683
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  10. Pass60,312 miles (+1,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    591526794402
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox exhaust hanger insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass58,970 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    643554708510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass57,112 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    961281416112
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass55,071 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    958572332932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,892 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    369026224457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,300 miles (+113)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    258410443289
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail50,187 miles (+2,207)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,187 miles
    Test number
    535005433282
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass47,980 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    259146632226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail47,980 miles (+3,052)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    148626732221
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,928 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    985010531288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,486 miles (+2,456)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    644196330257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass40,030 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    823198639214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,118 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    983016858244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,936 miles (+6,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,936 miles
    Test number
    120955457297
    • 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)

  24. Pass23,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    613485156278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TUK 160

What vehicle is registration TUK 160 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TUK 160 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Sept 2003. 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 TUK 160 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TUK 160 is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TUK 160?
The MOT on TUK 160 is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TUK 160 done?
TUK 160 was recorded at 74,825 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has TUK 160 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TUK 160 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on TUK 160 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 TUK 160 find?
TUK 160 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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