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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T209 DLXMOT history

T209 DLX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,790 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T209 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T209 DLX was last recorded at 84,790 miles on 12 Oct 2025, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,684 miles · 5 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,790 miles
  • 2024 – 81,173 miles
  • 2022 – 80,120 miles
  • 2021 – 64,098 miles
  • 2020 – 62,633 miles
  • 2019 – 59,961 miles
  • 2018 – 56,537 miles
  • 2017 – 51,443 miles
  • 2016 – 46,647 miles
  • 2015 – 43,321 miles
  • 2014 – 40,392 miles
  • 2013 – 39,131 miles
  • 2012 – 36,943 miles
  • 2011 – 35,503 miles
  • 2010 – 34,612 miles
  • 2009 – 32,681 miles
  • 2008 – 29,625 miles
  • 2006 – 24,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,790 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,790 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    378902439979
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

  2. Fail84,684 miles (+3,511)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    764410642125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre well worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

  3. Pass81,173 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    917995141264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,120 miles (+16,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    983567207212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,098 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    234308565309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    895328720824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,633 miles (+2,672)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,633 miles
    Test number
    843141362019
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    369322505124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,961 miles (+3,424)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    944000485411
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    937123254950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,537 miles (+5,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    128297841206
    • 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)

  12. Pass51,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    438028564411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,443 miles (+4,796)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    137840154373
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass46,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    807150807374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail46,647 miles (+3,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    517255379318
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint L shape (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass43,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    247070525165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail43,321 miles (+2,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    217419315472
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass40,392 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    989352524193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass39,131 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,131 miles
    Test number
    268720613142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,943 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    267210632423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,503 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    956806221188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    592711630150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,612 miles (+1,931)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,612 miles
    Test number
    574431230153
    • 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. Pass32,681 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    201023139148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,625 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    260854038127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    621916516238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T209 DLX

Does T209 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T209 DLX is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T209 DLX?
The MOT on T209 DLX is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T209 DLX done?
T209 DLX was recorded at 84,790 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2025, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has T209 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T209 DLX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T209 DLX 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 T209 DLX find?
T209 DLX passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

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