
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc
P490 OLBMOT history
P490 OLB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 79,094 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P490 OLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P490 OLB was last recorded at 79,094 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,750 miles · 15 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 344 miles
- Average per year
- 1,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,094 miles
- 2025 – 78,750 miles
- 2024 – 78,226 miles
- 2023 – 77,630 miles
- 2022 – 77,339 miles
- 2021 – 76,762 miles
- 2020 – 76,327 miles
- 2019 – 74,262 miles
- 2018 – 73,151 miles
- 2017 – 71,917 miles
- 2016 – 70,501 miles
- 2015 – 69,255 miles
- 2014 – 67,561 miles
- 2013 – 65,968 miles
- 2012 – 63,910 miles
- 2011 – 61,455 miles
- 2010 – 58,330 miles
- 2009 – 55,720 miles
- 2008 – 53,038 miles
- 2007 – 50,523 miles
- 2006 – 47,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel breather pipe cracking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,094 miles (+344)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 79,094 miles
- Test number
- 141954307910
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel breather pipe cracking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,750 miles4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 78,750 miles
- Test number
- 652546564838
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,750 miles (+524)1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,750 miles
- Test number
- 606699790569
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,226 miles (+596)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 78,226 miles
- Test number
- 514594243506
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,630 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 77,630 miles
- Test number
- 898342472807
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,630 miles (+291)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,630 miles
- Test number
- 233996153098
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,339 miles4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 77,339 miles
- Test number
- 441808752843
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail77,339 miles (+577)1 repaired4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,339 miles
- Test number
- 200254318566
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass76,762 miles (+435)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 76,762 miles
- Test number
- 631033565938
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass76,327 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 76,327 miles
- Test number
- 332366024153
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass74,262 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 74,262 miles
- Test number
- 861696853422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,151 miles (+1,234)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,151 miles
- Test number
- 697944170434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,917 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 120793755801
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail71,917 miles (+1,416)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 513965146899
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,501 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 383298612079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail70,501 miles (+1,246)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 614453751318
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass69,255 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,255 miles
- Test number
- 275888045047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,561 miles (+1,593)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,561 miles
- Test number
- 677601654033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,968 miles (+2,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,968 miles
- Test number
- 166886253096
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass63,910 miles (+2,455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,910 miles
- Test number
- 708903852080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,455 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 61,455 miles
- Test number
- 868852651016
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass58,330 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,330 miles
- Test number
- 463296150066
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail58,330 miles (+2,610)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,330 miles
- Test number
- 482426450094
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail55,720 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,720 miles
- Test number
- 104566059046
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,720 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 55,720 miles
- Test number
- 780476359003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,038 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,038 miles
- Test number
- 463699858022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass50,523 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,523 miles
- Test number
- 201031957042
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Fail50,523 miles (+3,150)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,523 miles
- Test number
- 233981957067
- Repaired at testFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,373 miles
- Test number
- 300492456052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P490 OLB
- Does P490 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 OLB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P490 OLB?
- The MOT on P490 OLB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P490 OLB done?
- P490 OLB was recorded at 79,094 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,586 miles a year.
- Has P490 OLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P490 OLB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on P490 OLB 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 P490 OLB find?
- P490 OLB passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 8 more.
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