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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

T24 AREMOT history

T24 ARE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,985 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 ARE was last recorded at 186,985 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,237 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
8,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,985 miles
  • 2025 – 186,237 miles
  • 2024 – 186,139 miles
  • 2023 – 185,805 miles
  • 2022 – 185,478 miles
  • 2021 – 184,997 miles
  • 2020 – 183,709 miles
  • 2019 – 182,888 miles
  • 2018 – 180,947 miles
  • 2017 – 151,604 miles
  • 2016 – 126,046 miles
  • 2015 – 112,069 miles
  • 2014 – 96,995 miles
  • 2013 – 86,276 miles
  • 2012 – 75,465 miles
  • 2011 – 63,693 miles
  • 2010 – 59,165 miles
  • 2009 – 50,633 miles
  • 2008 – 41,912 miles
  • 2007 – 32,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both rear tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside side repeater damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,985 miles (+748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,985 miles
    Test number
    643636171162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass186,237 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    186,237 miles
    Test number
    983133164196
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass186,139 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,139 miles
    Test number
    233682732079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass185,805 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,805 miles
    Test number
    464120216149
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass185,478 miles (+481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,478 miles
    Test number
    958224546230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension

  6. Pass184,997 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,997 miles
    Test number
    646824941019
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension

  7. Pass183,709 miles (+821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    183,709 miles
    Test number
    862549947697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass182,888 miles (+1,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,888 miles
    Test number
    388806753776
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass180,947 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,947 miles
    Test number
    319147216802
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  10. Fail180,943 miles (+29,339)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,943 miles
    Test number
    580560917504
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  11. Pass151,604 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,604 miles
    Test number
    380134986727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail151,594 miles (+25,548)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    121498643820
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass126,046 miles (+345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    567062796051
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight amount of play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on outer edge and is on 3mm

  14. Fail125,701 miles (+13,632)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    940188005508
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight amount of play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on outer edge and is on 3mm

  15. Pass112,069 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,069 miles
    Test number
    495340205112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f splash shield adrift

  16. Fail112,069 miles (+15,074)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,069 miles
    Test number
    685524495022
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f splash shield adrift

  17. Pass96,995 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    186076084439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,276 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    978097753058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

  19. Fail86,276 miles (+10,811)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    149077153069
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

  20. Pass75,465 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    268611662082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,383 miles (+11,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,383 miles
    Test number
    336248452021
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass63,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,693 miles
    Test number
    108253261479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,692 miles (+4,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    805209251088
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,165 miles (+8,532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    870896510240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    174805929218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,633 miles (+8,721)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    943295929206
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass41,912 miles (+9,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    314838228274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    151871527203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T24 ARE

Does T24 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 ARE is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 ARE?
The MOT on T24 ARE is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 ARE done?
T24 ARE was recorded at 186,985 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,094 miles a year.
Has T24 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 ARE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T24 ARE 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 T24 ARE find?
T24 ARE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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