
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T212 OAWMOT history
T212 OAW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 84,826 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T212 OAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T212 OAW was last recorded at 84,826 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 12,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,932 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,894 miles
- Average per year
- 2,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,826 miles
- 2025 – 71,932 miles
- 2024 – 65,720 miles
- 2023 – 65,507 miles
- 2022 – 61,448 miles
- 2021 – 60,495 miles
- 2019 – 59,906 miles
- 2018 – 58,903 miles
- 2017 – 57,786 miles
- 2016 – 55,929 miles
- 2015 – 55,026 miles
- 2014 – 53,178 miles
- 2013 – 48,916 miles
- 2012 – 46,620 miles
- 2011 – 43,926 miles
- 2010 – 41,464 miles
- 2009 – 38,376 miles
- 2008 – 35,364 miles
- 2007 – 32,218 miles
- 2006 – 30,007 miles
- 2005 – 27,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Steering relay slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear floor section and boot floor corroded and holed
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail84,826 miles (+12,894)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,826 miles
- Test number
- 821455220157
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering relay slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear floor section and boot floor corroded and holed
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,932 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,932 miles
- Test number
- 167458682788
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail71,932 miles (+6,212)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,932 miles
- Test number
- 692621761963
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass65,720 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 65,720 miles
- Test number
- 522290335252
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail65,720 miles (+213)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,720 miles
- Test number
- 427721983072
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,507 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,507 miles
- Test number
- 933481561019
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipe corroded
Fail65,507 miles (+4,059)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,507 miles
- Test number
- 490433239920
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipe corroded
Pass61,448 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 61,448 miles
- Test number
- 669341499108
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers starting to crack
Fail61,448 miles (+953)5 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,448 miles
- Test number
- 230114463482
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing fitting kit missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension rubbers starting to crack
Pass60,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 60,495 miles
- Test number
- 635564278903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,495 miles (+589)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,495 miles
- Test number
- 919011390551
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass59,906 miles (+1,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,906 miles
- Test number
- 584891186354
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on underside/suspension parts
Pass58,903 miles (+1,117)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 58,903 miles
- Test number
- 209209966447
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll four shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion
Pass57,786 miles (+1,857)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,786 miles
- Test number
- 131029688424
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak diff leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has splits in the tread aria
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear due to corrosion (7.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion lower arm to body mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing is corroded.
- AdvisoryWasher jets blocked but provide fluid to screen
Pass55,929 miles (+903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,929 miles
- Test number
- 644816143229
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose on o/s/r
Pass55,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,026 miles
- Test number
- 379640975127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,026 miles (+1,848)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,026 miles
- Test number
- 287019965430
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,178 miles (+4,262)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,178 miles
- Test number
- 755471714254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,916 miles (+2,296)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,916 miles
- Test number
- 127926893124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front tyre some deep cracks in tread and perished.
Fail46,620 miles1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,620 miles
- Test number
- 146491902226
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront exhaust mount quite corroded.
- NoteFront wipers bit smeary.
Pass46,620 miles (+2,694)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,620 miles
- Test number
- 746801202217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront exhaust mount quite corroded.
- NoteFront wipers bit smeary.
Pass43,926 miles (+2,462)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 43,926 miles
- Test number
- 347077801254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside steering idler arm slight movement.
- NoteRear discs bit corroded and scored.
Pass41,464 miles (+3,088)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,464 miles
- Test number
- 233350110206
- AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear diff leaking oil
Pass38,376 miles (+3,012)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 38,376 miles
- Test number
- 190308609282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBas/asr light on dash
Pass35,364 miles4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 35,364 miles
- Test number
- 114999458211
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/Front rack end ball joint slight play
- NoteO/S/F tyre wheathering on outside sidewall
- NoteO/S/Front rack end ball joint slight play
- NoteO/S/R tyre wheathering on outside sidewall
- NoteOil leak from rear diffrental
Fail35,364 miles (+3,146)2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,364 miles
- Test number
- 172119858228
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/Front rack end ball joint slight play
- NoteO/S/F tyre wheathering on outside sidewall
- NoteO/S/Front rack end ball joint slight play
- NoteO/S/R tyre wheathering on outside sidewall
- NoteOil leak from rear diffrental
Pass32,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,218 miles
- Test number
- 372347657286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,218 miles (+2,211)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,218 miles
- Test number
- 920706457224
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass30,007 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,007 miles
- Test number
- 381137736469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 27,748 miles
- Test number
- 191883665252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,748 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,748 miles
- Test number
- 311003665443
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about T212 OAW
- Does T212 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T212 OAW expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T212 OAW?
- The MOT on T212 OAW expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T212 OAW done?
- T212 OAW was recorded at 84,826 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,744 miles a year.
- Has T212 OAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T212 OAW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T212 OAW 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 T212 OAW find?
- T212 OAW failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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