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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

5989 TFMOT history

5989 TF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

5989 TF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,613 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5989 TF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5989 TF was last recorded at 100,613 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 3,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,081 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,532 miles
Average per year
5,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,613 miles
  • 2025 – 97,081 miles
  • 2024 – 93,529 miles
  • 2023 – 89,358 miles
  • 2022 – 85,272 miles
  • 2021 – 81,047 miles
  • 2019 – 77,426 miles
  • 2018 – 72,306 miles
  • 2017 – 65,301 miles
  • 2016 – 59,773 miles
  • 2015 – 50,301 miles
  • 2013 – 44,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,613 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake lines joined onto rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,613 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    531780452379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,081 miles (+3,552)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,081 miles
    Test number
    698438524852
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,529 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    836052540193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,358 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    995454269667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake lines joined onto rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail89,356 miles (+4,084)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    364748181163
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake lines joined onto rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,272 miles (+4,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    534548646764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass81,047 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    521168579606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,426 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    855450096695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,306 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    906066226922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,256 miles (+6,955)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    435023820557
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass65,301 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    419555890196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,300 miles (+5,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,300 miles
    Test number
    517561613166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass59,773 miles (+9,472)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    602614978708
    • AdvisoryFront tyres badly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front one of two sidelights inop
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidewall sight bulge and badly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear one of two sidelights inop
  14. Pass50,301 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,301 miles
    Test number
    619843705038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,968 miles (+10,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,968 miles
    Test number
    749451053374
    • NoteSlight buldge on o/s/r sidewall
  16. Pass34,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,511 miles
    Test number
    117839303458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 5989 TF

What vehicle is registration 5989 TF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5989 TF on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 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 5989 TF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5989 TF is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5989 TF?
The MOT on 5989 TF is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5989 TF done?
5989 TF was recorded at 100,613 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
Has 5989 TF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5989 TF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 5989 TF 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 5989 TF find?
5989 TF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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