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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T123 RCGMOT history

T123 RCG is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 175,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,320 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 RCG was last recorded at 175,320 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,344 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,976 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,320 miles
  • 2024 – 171,344 miles
  • 2023 – 167,777 miles
  • 2022 – 162,663 miles
  • 2021 – 159,845 miles
  • 2020 – 158,147 miles
  • 2019 – 156,458 miles
  • 2018 – 154,245 miles
  • 2017 – 152,759 miles
  • 2016 – 151,165 miles
  • 2015 – 149,275 miles
  • 2014 – 146,598 miles
  • 2013 – 143,163 miles
  • 2012 – 141,237 miles
  • 2011 – 138,813 miles
  • 2010 – 135,608 miles
  • 2009 – 133,034 miles
  • 2008 – 130,209 miles
  • 2007 – 126,436 miles
  • 2006 – 121,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,320 miles
    Test number
    336769644525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail175,320 miles (+3,976)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,320 miles
    Test number
    482308351758
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,344 miles
    Test number
    868039268745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail171,344 miles (+3,567)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,344 miles
    Test number
    936955331527
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,777 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,777 miles
    Test number
    738079102915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail167,766 miles (+5,103)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,766 miles
    Test number
    892527601880
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass162,663 miles (+2,818)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,663 miles
    Test number
    586303492929
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear booth lock sometime inoperative
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/fitted
  8. Pass159,845 miles (+1,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    923085441239
    • AdvisoryRear rear booth shocks holder faulty
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray fitted
  9. Pass158,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    925802563646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,147 miles (+1,689)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,147 miles
    Test number
    702099010363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass156,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,458 miles
    Test number
    868434396632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,458 miles (+2,213)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,458 miles
    Test number
    678833295290
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass154,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,245 miles
    Test number
    641638411149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
  14. Fail154,245 miles (+1,486)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,245 miles
    Test number
    262879664419
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
  15. Pass152,759 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,759 miles
    Test number
    739990861802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,165 miles (+1,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,165 miles
    Test number
    960616898696
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded
  17. Pass149,275 miles (+2,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,275 miles
    Test number
    797248215229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass146,598 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,598 miles
    Test number
    275855314208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,163 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    495006813273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass143,163 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    715006513253
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass141,237 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    141,237 miles
    Test number
    306575812274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass138,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    648686511236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Fail138,813 miles (+3,205)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    967346311206
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass135,608 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    135,608 miles
    Test number
    870611020290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass133,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    644469219216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail133,034 miles (+2,825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    333769719440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass130,209 miles (+3,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    992400528203
    • 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)
  28. Pass126,436 miles (+4,626)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    126,436 miles
    Test number
    993171427210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  29. Pass121,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    121,810 miles
    Test number
    651194966113
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  30. Fail121,810 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,810 miles
    Test number
    841574866193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T123 RCG

Does T123 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 RCG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T123 RCG?
The MOT on T123 RCG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 RCG done?
T123 RCG was recorded at 175,320 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has T123 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 RCG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T123 RCG 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 T123 RCG find?
T123 RCG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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