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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T23 VHWMOT history

T23 VHW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VHW was last recorded at 154,115 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,056 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
8,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,115 miles
  • 2024 – 148,046 miles
  • 2023 – 123,129 miles
  • 2022 – 104,750 miles
  • 2021 – 87,282 miles
  • 2020 – 71,580 miles
  • 2019 – 55,716 miles
  • 2018 – 38,101 miles
  • 2017 – 22,888 miles
  • 2016 – 22,403 miles
  • 2015 – 20,927 miles
  • 2014 – 17,962 miles
  • 2013 – 15,605 miles
  • 2012 – 13,440 miles
  • 2011 – 11,156 miles
  • 2010 – 9,012 miles
  • 2009 – 7,821 miles
  • 2008 – 7,072 miles
  • 2007 – 6,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,115 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush(middle balljoint)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front damage to outter tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,115 miles (+59)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,115 miles
    Test number
    903635926674
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,056 miles (+6,010)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,056 miles
    Test number
    515455494198
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near axle going over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,046 miles (+24,917)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    755354857412
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,129 miles (+18,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    366053541270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass104,750 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,750 miles
    Test number
    400339113431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail104,524 miles (+17,242)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    842772811255
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    233075601452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,282 miles (+15,702)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    465168375872
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play in OSF lower suspension ball joint (rearmost lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    707143508500
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail71,580 miles (+15,864)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    695042268099
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split

  11. Pass55,716 miles (+17,615)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    573526500076
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in roughly the center of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to being on the legal limit. 225/45/17 91Y XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91Y XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass38,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,101 miles
    Test number
    286413735571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass38,101 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,101 miles
    Test number
    451916475305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush(middle balljoint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail38,100 miles (+15,212)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    696397588739
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush(middle balljoint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush(middle balljoint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass22,888 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    543647086539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,403 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,403 miles
    Test number
    179667092502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to outter tyre wall

  17. Fail22,400 miles (+1,473)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    860657902434
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to outter tyre wall

  18. Pass20,927 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    448326643882
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to split in the thread and sidewalls are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is slightly corroded and the centre section hanging bracket is in sucure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass17,962 miles (+2,357)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,962 miles
    Test number
    269945314371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

  20. Pass15,605 miles (+2,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,605 miles
    Test number
    105411613358
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass13,440 miles (+2,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,440 miles
    Test number
    756713112379
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass11,156 miles (+2,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,156 miles
    Test number
    599296001326
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

  23. Pass9,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,012 miles
    Test number
    354627300349
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

  24. Fail9,012 miles (+1,191)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,012 miles
    Test number
    913396600380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

  25. Pass7,821 miles (+749)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,821 miles
    Test number
    493750619352
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted restricting inspection
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle restricting inspection

  26. Pass7,072 miles (+888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    7,072 miles
    Test number
    650383328356
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted restricting inspection

  27. Pass6,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    6,184 miles
    Test number
    533707517367
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T23 VHW

Does T23 VHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VHW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 VHW?
The MOT on T23 VHW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VHW done?
T23 VHW was recorded at 154,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
Has T23 VHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VHW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 VHW 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 T23 VHW find?
T23 VHW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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