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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

T13 DBSMOT history

T13 DBS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
79,134 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 DBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 DBS was last recorded at 79,134 miles on 7 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,112 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,134 miles
  • 2025 – 76,324 miles
  • 2024 – 73,196 miles
  • 2023 – 67,462 miles
  • 2021 – 59,734 miles
  • 2020 – 55,227 miles
  • 2019 – 52,727 miles
  • 2018 – 52,273 miles
  • 2017 – 51,877 miles
  • 2016 – 51,277 miles
  • 2015 – 50,663 miles
  • 2014 – 48,364 miles
  • 2013 – 46,752 miles
  • 2012 – 45,023 miles
  • 2011 – 42,972 miles
  • 2010 – 41,111 miles
  • 2009 – 38,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,134 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    605143132344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,112 miles (+2,788)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,112 miles
    Test number
    984483483319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,324 miles (+3,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    501396324610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,196 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    134886190677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,462 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    297761380225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WINTER TYRE FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail67,460 miles (+7,726)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    623012367271
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WINTER TYRE FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass59,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    238196605484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,734 miles (+4,507)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    349319551877
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,227 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    453598541147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,727 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    209247451101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,273 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    390222726937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    806775394854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,877 miles (+600)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    386576863907
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass51,277 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    556659930833
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass50,663 miles (+2,299)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,663 miles
    Test number
    376057725107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges 225 50r16

  16. Pass48,364 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    438569844151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail48,364 miles (+1,612)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    269458844460
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,752 miles (+1,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    109653943172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,023 miles (+2,051)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    529693822158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wear on edge

  20. Pass42,972 miles (+1,861)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    256325941456
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear suspension componants corroding
    • NoteSlight damage to near side rear tyre
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing

  21. Pass41,111 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    683935540197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    390000159106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,251 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    402628849197
    • 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)

  24. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    243805918389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333415318302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 DBS

Does T13 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 DBS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 DBS?
The MOT on T13 DBS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 DBS done?
T13 DBS was recorded at 79,134 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
Has T13 DBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 DBS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 DBS 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 T13 DBS find?
T13 DBS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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