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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

T26 ERNMOT history

T26 ERN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,172 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 ERN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 ERN was last recorded at 163,172 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 23,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,909 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
23,263 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,172 miles
  • 2024 – 139,909 miles
  • 2023 – 91,831 miles
  • 2021 – 86,368 miles
  • 2020 – 84,199 miles
  • 2019 – 82,565 miles
  • 2018 – 78,589 miles
  • 2017 – 75,150 miles
  • 2016 – 71,611 miles
  • 2015 – 67,889 miles
  • 2014 – 62,937 miles
  • 2013 – 59,587 miles
  • 2012 – 55,694 miles
  • 2010 – 51,986 miles
  • 2009 – 48,770 miles
  • 2008 – 42,950 miles
  • 2007 – 36,544 miles
  • 2006 – 28,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,172 miles (+23,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,172 miles
    Test number
    532824582719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass139,909 miles (+48,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    942514443475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    486922514050
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
  4. Fail91,831 miles (+5,463)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,831 miles
    Test number
    217640055167
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
  5. Pass86,368 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,368 miles
    Test number
    358757655632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,199 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    983053333733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    938550191164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail82,565 miles (+3,976)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    346921004670
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass78,589 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    807505690954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,489 miles (+3,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    110604721491
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass75,150 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    441756522325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,611 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    814742044585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,889 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    727489647862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,937 miles (+3,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    866196834106
    • 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)
  15. Pass59,587 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    448491633163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,694 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,694 miles
    Test number
    519173122184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,986 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    972406820316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,770 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,770 miles
    Test number
    521501319373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,950 miles (+6,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    261759328399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass36,544 miles (+8,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    382780767460
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass28,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,066 miles
    Test number
    530135156210
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

Questions about T26 ERN

Does T26 ERN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 ERN is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 ERN?
The MOT on T26 ERN is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 ERN done?
T26 ERN was recorded at 163,172 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has T26 ERN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 ERN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T26 ERN 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 ERN find?
T26 ERN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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