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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T256 SAAMOT history

T256 SAA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,005 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 SAA was last recorded at 80,005 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,246 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
3,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,005 miles
  • 2024 – 76,246 miles
  • 2023 – 70,366 miles
  • 2022 – 66,686 miles
  • 2021 – 62,053 miles
  • 2020 – 59,023 miles
  • 2019 – 54,298 miles
  • 2018 – 49,529 miles
  • 2016 – 45,987 miles
  • 2015 – 41,763 miles
  • 2014 – 38,630 miles
  • 2013 – 36,153 miles
  • 2012 – 33,725 miles
  • 2011 – 31,376 miles
  • 2010 – 28,479 miles
  • 2009 – 24,951 miles
  • 2008 – 22,565 miles
  • 2007 – 20,214 miles
  • 2006 – 17,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,005 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension arms slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,005 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    575090524243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms slightly corroded

  2. Pass76,246 miles (+5,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    189475757083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,366 miles (+3,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,366 miles
    Test number
    868557317266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass66,686 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    100605173782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,053 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    640448676377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,023 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    922223222741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,298 miles (+4,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    156296026933
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass49,529 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    970066721561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,527 miles (+3,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    451162970711
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  10. Pass45,987 miles (+4,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    943988219427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  11. Pass41,763 miles (+3,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    778436105197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass38,630 miles (+2,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    378992804170
    • 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)

  13. Pass36,153 miles (+2,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    547523003153
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  14. Pass33,725 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    428232512162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,376 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,376 miles
    Test number
    946577311135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,479 miles (+3,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    323254510124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass24,951 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    783842629126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,565 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    332228138172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,214 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,214 miles
    Test number
    294414647166
    • Repaired at testCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass20,214 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,214 miles
    Test number
    712394647159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,982 miles
    Test number
    513462536151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 SAA

Does T256 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 SAA expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 SAA?
The MOT on T256 SAA expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 SAA done?
T256 SAA was recorded at 80,005 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 3,215 miles a year.
Has T256 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 SAA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T256 SAA 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 T256 SAA find?
T256 SAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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