Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T228 NLFMOT history
T228 NLF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2025
- Mileage
- 62,499 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T228 NLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T228 NLF was last recorded at 62,499 miles on 28 May 2025, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,602 miles · 13 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 897 miles
- Average per year
- 1,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,499 miles
- 2024 – 61,602 miles
- 2023 – 58,221 miles
- 2022 – 57,131 miles
- 2021 – 55,573 miles
- 2020 – 54,492 miles
- 2019 – 52,826 miles
- 2018 – 50,695 miles
- 2017 – 48,598 miles
- 2016 – 46,442 miles
- 2015 – 44,413 miles
- 2014 – 42,192 miles
- 2013 – 39,896 miles
- 2012 – 38,031 miles
- 2011 – 36,149 miles
- 2010 – 33,877 miles
- 2009 – 32,370 miles
- 2008 – 30,405 miles
- 2007 – 28,405 miles
- 2006 – 26,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail62,499 miles
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail62,499 miles (+897)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,499 miles
- Test number
- 856653811894
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,602 miles (+3,381)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 61,602 miles
- Test number
- 960215525540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,221 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 58,221 miles
- Test number
- 880488401566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,131 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 57,131 miles
- Test number
- 688277408200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail57,082 miles (+1,509)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,082 miles
- Test number
- 609309039689
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of subframe mount and other suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of subframe mount and other suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass55,573 miles (+1,081)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 55,573 miles
- Test number
- 346062903326
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass54,492 miles (+1,666)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 54,492 miles
- Test number
- 906848463354
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront front exhaust clamp bolts rusty / corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,826 miles (+2,131)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 52,826 miles
- Test number
- 257820294256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass50,695 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,695 miles
- Test number
- 212137843900
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,598 miles (+2,156)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,598 miles
- Test number
- 742520945422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,442 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,442 miles
- Test number
- 788048945005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
Fail46,441 miles (+2,028)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,441 miles
- Test number
- 286107579735
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of screen (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
Pass44,413 miles (+63)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,413 miles
- Test number
- 197314785117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteLight corrosion to fuel pipes
Fail44,350 miles (+2,158)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,350 miles
- Test number
- 265555375164
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteLight corrosion to fuel pipes
Pass42,192 miles (+2,296)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 42,192 miles
- Test number
- 849158974115
- NoteFuel pipes at rear starting to show signs of light corrosion
Pass39,896 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 39,896 miles
- Test number
- 126485473105
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,031 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 38,031 miles
- Test number
- 348165282153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,149 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,149 miles
- Test number
- 839851871156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,877 miles (+1,507)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,877 miles
- Test number
- 293083770108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,370 miles (+1,965)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,370 miles
- Test number
- 710564589133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,405 miles (+2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 30,405 miles
- Test number
- 960052088123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,405 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,405 miles
- Test number
- 651473787149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 26,269 miles
- Test number
- 913206686195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T228 NLF
- Does T228 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T228 NLF expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T228 NLF?
- The MOT on T228 NLF expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T228 NLF done?
- T228 NLF was recorded at 62,499 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
- Has T228 NLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T228 NLF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T228 NLF 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 T228 NLF find?
- T228 NLF failed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor; offside front wheel bearing has excessive play, and 9 more.
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