Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,155 cc
T188 DLNMOT history
T188 DLN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 153,013 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T188 DLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,155 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T188 DLN was last recorded at 153,013 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,908 miles · 23 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 105 miles
- Average per year
- 2,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,013 miles
- 2023 – 152,908 miles
- 2021 – 152,819 miles
- 2020 – 152,794 miles
- 2019 – 152,376 miles
- 2018 – 152,176 miles
- 2017 – 151,006 miles
- 2016 – 149,789 miles
- 2015 – 146,636 miles
- 2014 – 144,894 miles
- 2013 – 143,401 miles
- 2012 – 141,703 miles
- 2011 – 138,239 miles
- 2010 – 134,716 miles
- 2009 – 131,760 miles
- 2008 – 127,723 miles
- 2007 – 121,981 miles
- 2006 – 115,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail153,013 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All underbody and suspension heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under body heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail153,013 miles (+105)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,013 miles
- Test number
- 926813063112
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,908 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 152,908 miles
- Test number
- 115529593473
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll underbody and suspension heavily corroded
Fail152,908 miles (+89)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,908 miles
- Test number
- 406648742799
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll underbody and suspension heavily corroded
Pass152,819 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,819 miles
- Test number
- 342477979956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily corroded
Fail152,817 miles (+23)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,817 miles
- Test number
- 132722713172
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily corroded
Pass152,794 miles (+418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,794 miles
- Test number
- 767955272244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,376 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,376 miles
- Test number
- 761997498099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,176 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 152,176 miles
- Test number
- 918666383219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,006 miles (+1,217)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 151,006 miles
- Test number
- 110665156900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 149,789 miles
- Test number
- 684507757748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,789 miles (+3,153)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,789 miles
- Test number
- 671266318082
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass146,636 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 146,636 miles
- Test number
- 973928682792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,894 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,894 miles
- Test number
- 327205534344
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass144,894 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 144,894 miles
- Test number
- 878935634324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,401 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 143,401 miles
- Test number
- 557604143393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,703 miles (+3,464)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 141,703 miles
- Test number
- 275559032343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,239 miles (+3,523)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 138,239 miles
- Test number
- 439593231306
- NoteAll tyers starting to crack
- NoteFuel injector blowing
Pass134,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 134,716 miles
- Test number
- 852077430312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,716 miles (+2,956)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,716 miles
- Test number
- 371655030376
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,760 miles (+4,037)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 131,760 miles
- Test number
- 420692549441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,723 miles (+10)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 127,723 miles
- Test number
- 482408948469
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft boots split
Fail127,713 miles (+5,732)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,713 miles
- Test number
- 210907848346
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft boots split
Pass121,981 miles (+6,570)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 121,981 miles
- Test number
- 471958787077
- NoteBIG COOLANT LEAK FROM HEATER BOOSTER UNIT /AND OR FEED PIPES (OSF)
- NoteNSR INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN
- NoteOSR INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN
Pass115,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 381897486017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,411 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 581477186003
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about T188 DLN
- Does T188 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T188 DLN expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T188 DLN?
- The MOT on T188 DLN expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T188 DLN done?
- T188 DLN was recorded at 153,013 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
- Has T188 DLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T188 DLN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T188 DLN 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 T188 DLN find?
- T188 DLN failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside headlamp not working on main beam, and 11 more.
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