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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,397 cc

T126 GNMMOT history

T126 GNM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,764 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 GNM was last recorded at 90,764 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,066 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
698 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,764 miles
  • 2024 – 90,066 miles
  • 2023 – 89,695 miles
  • 2022 – 88,221 miles
  • 2021 – 86,208 miles
  • 2020 – 83,975 miles
  • 2019 – 83,110 miles
  • 2018 – 81,867 miles
  • 2017 – 78,037 miles
  • 2016 – 74,134 miles
  • 2015 – 69,898 miles
  • 2014 – 67,023 miles
  • 2013 – 63,855 miles
  • 2012 – 59,248 miles
  • 2011 – 56,195 miles
  • 2010 – 52,613 miles
  • 2009 – 49,532 miles
  • 2008 – 45,994 miles
  • 2007 – 42,061 miles
  • 2006 – 36,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,764 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front both nearside and offside wings has corrosions on arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,764 miles (+698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    772105359456
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,066 miles (+371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    990476086229
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,695 miles (+5)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    272104301868
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both nearside and offside wings has corrosions on arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,690 miles (+1,469)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    821272815561
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both nearside and offside wings has corrosions on arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,221 miles (+2,013)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    851812931123
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lens missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings has corrosion on arches
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and geaxbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,208 miles (+2,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    405785549441
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,975 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    245845341222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,110 miles (+1,243)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    962936128488
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass81,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    808927767493
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides inner steering arms has slight play

  10. Fail81,867 miles (+3,830)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    612898699958
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides inner steering arms has slight play

  11. Pass78,037 miles (+3,903)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,037 miles
    Test number
    331327456765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres has cuts on outside wall

  12. Pass74,134 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    704899206300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    479002155007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,898 miles (+2,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    376622355054
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,023 miles (+3,168)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    665040164077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass63,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    638900343079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,855 miles (+4,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    199190443071
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass59,248 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    197471132067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail59,248 miles (+3,053)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    448711732030
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass56,195 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,195 miles
    Test number
    497935911093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,613 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    283026010048
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,613 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    732306910087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,532 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    204447519031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,994 miles (+3,933)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    580479818017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,061 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    293243417043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    181789016427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T126 GNM

Does T126 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 GNM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T126 GNM?
The MOT on T126 GNM is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T126 GNM done?
T126 GNM was recorded at 90,764 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has T126 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 GNM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T126 GNM 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 T126 GNM find?
T126 GNM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 2 more.

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