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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T198 AKOMOT history

T198 AKO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,284 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 AKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 AKO was last recorded at 154,284 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 8,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2021: 107,290 miles, lower than 107,292 miles on 27 Jul 2021.
  • 10 Aug 2023: 134,364 miles, lower than 134,439 miles on 31 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,376 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,908 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,284 miles
  • 2024 – 145,376 miles
  • 2023 – 134,364 miles
  • 2022 – 121,150 miles
  • 2021 – 107,290 miles
  • 2020 – 100,697 miles
  • 2019 – 95,247 miles
  • 2018 – 82,898 miles
  • 2017 – 68,495 miles
  • 2016 – 55,630 miles
  • 2015 – 53,936 miles
  • 2014 – 51,529 miles
  • 2013 – 48,983 miles
  • 2012 – 46,446 miles
  • 2011 – 44,398 miles
  • 2010 – 42,059 miles
  • 2009 – 39,285 miles
  • 2008 – 33,583 miles
  • 2007 – 30,112 miles
  • 2006 – 27,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,284 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    487960976457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,284 miles (+8,908)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    816220263745
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,376 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    410818804413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail145,356 miles (+10,992)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,356 miles
    Test number
    911632196169
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,364 miles (-75)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,364 miles
    Test number
    277106295241
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail134,439 miles (+13,289)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,439 miles
    Test number
    179561628535
    • MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,150 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    183500674440
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Maximum allowance 75mm . 40mm at present (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail121,096 miles (+13,806)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,096 miles
    Test number
    217258273359
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Maximum allowance 75mm . 40mm at present (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,290 miles (-2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    452710287598
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,292 miles (+6,595)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,292 miles
    Test number
    968828089268
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle appears partial contaminated with slurry (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    864803690055
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail100,697 miles (+5,450)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    907860408444
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working Not the bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,247 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    979639399172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,233 miles (+12,335)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    760928540241
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass82,898 miles (+14,403)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    862770148007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,495 miles (+12,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    197567543445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    533370148877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,630 miles (+1,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    111966677552
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  19. Pass53,936 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    603402219791
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,529 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    736002104353
    • NoteSlight play in nearside outter steering arm
    • NoteSlight play in offside outter steering arm

  21. Fail51,529 miles (+2,546)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    548740704368
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside outter steering arm
    • NoteSlight play in offside outter steering arm

  22. Pass48,983 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    618485493260
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass46,446 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    316149192253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,398 miles (+2,339)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    399820001330
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to front anty roll bar
    • NoteCorrosion to off side front chassis /lower arm rear mount
    • NoteCorrosion to off side lower arm
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear chassis /subframe mounts

  25. Pass42,059 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    252075200360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLight corrosion to both rear inner sills
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  26. Fail42,059 miles (+2,774)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    602205400357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLight corrosion to both rear inner sills
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass39,285 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    741789809355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,224 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    271885009026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    164493708402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,583 miles (+3,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    874643608053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass30,112 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    922834007010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass27,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,411 miles
    Test number
    820385906098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T198 AKO

Does T198 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T198 AKO expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T198 AKO?
The MOT on T198 AKO expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T198 AKO done?
T198 AKO was recorded at 154,284 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has T198 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 AKO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T198 AKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T198 AKO find?
T198 AKO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded.; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount, and 3 more.

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