Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc
T26 ARDMOT history
T26 ARD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,734 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,491 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T26 ARD was last recorded at 102,734 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,336 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 398 miles
- Average per year
- 5,491 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,734 miles
- 2025 – 93,094 miles
- 2024 – 85,114 miles
- 2023 – 75,670 miles
- 2022 – 68,444 miles
- 2021 – 61,965 miles
- 2020 – 58,312 miles
- 2019 – 55,150 miles
- 2018 – 52,763 miles
- 2017 – 49,872 miles
- 2016 – 46,148 miles
- 2015 – 41,973 miles
- 2014 – 36,184 miles
- 2013 – 31,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,734 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate rusting and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly out of balanceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under car covering certain componantsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,734 miles (+398)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,734 miles
- Test number
- 511778808937
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate rusting and holed
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly out of balance
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under car covering certain componants
Fail102,336 miles (+9,242)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,336 miles
- Test number
- 458504408741
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 bald on edge balljoint? (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 bald (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 bald (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 bald (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate rusting and holed
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly out of balance
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under car covering certain componants
Pass93,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 93,094 miles
- Test number
- 315942642284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,094 miles (+7,980)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,094 miles
- Test number
- 763155798636
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,114 miles (+309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 85,114 miles
- Test number
- 381073855822
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,805 miles (+9,135)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,805 miles
- Test number
- 974619253794
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,670 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,670 miles
- Test number
- 467797030944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,544 miles (+7,100)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,544 miles
- Test number
- 633825156773
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Worn smooth inner and outer edge VERY close to cords. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,444 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,444 miles
- Test number
- 246140591749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,305 miles (+6,340)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,305 miles
- Test number
- 404862973737
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,965 miles (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 61,965 miles
- Test number
- 254444376229
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,880 miles (+3,568)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 916369223816
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,312 miles (+3,162)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 219770048453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,150 miles (+2,387)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,150 miles
- Test number
- 675737235652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,763 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,763 miles
- Test number
- 951616258108
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade missing part of screen on downward sweep.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail52,762 miles (+2,890)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,762 miles
- Test number
- 893925171524
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper blade missing part of screen on downward sweep.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass49,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,872 miles
- Test number
- 201511104009
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 9 l.e.d's not working. (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail49,872 miles (+3,724)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,872 miles
- Test number
- 699567376770
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 9 l.e.d's not working. (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass46,148 miles (+4,175)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,148 miles
- Test number
- 245060121081
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,973 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 275368665044
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,973 miles (+5,789)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 578518465069
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to cords
- NoteN/s/f wheel slight brake bind
Pass36,184 miles (+4,609)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,184 miles
- Test number
- 365800074005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,575 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,575 miles
- Test number
- 169653773081
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass31,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 31,575 miles
- Test number
- 476593773087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 ARD
- Does T26 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 ARD is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T26 ARD?
- The MOT on T26 ARD is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T26 ARD done?
- T26 ARD was recorded at 102,734 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
- Has T26 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 ARD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T26 ARD 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 T26 ARD find?
- T26 ARD passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake backplate rusting and holed; handbrake slightly out of balance; plastic covers under car covering certain componants.
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