Mercedes-Benz C
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T288 VVXMOT history
T288 VVX is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,382 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 VVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 VVX was last recorded at 101,382 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,912 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,470 miles
- Average per year
- 3,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,382 miles
- 2025 – 99,912 miles
- 2024 – 98,152 miles
- 2023 – 95,884 miles
- 2022 – 90,617 miles
- 2021 – 89,055 miles
- 2020 – 87,979 miles
- 2019 – 86,227 miles
- 2018 – 83,705 miles
- 2017 – 80,935 miles
- 2016 – 66,873 miles
- 2015 – 55,566 miles
- 2014 – 49,195 miles
- 2013 – 48,473 miles
- 2012 – 47,170 miles
- 2011 – 46,341 miles
- 2010 – 45,279 miles
- 2009 – 43,716 miles
- 2008 – 41,884 miles
- 2007 – 39,894 miles
- 2006 – 34,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,382 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel tank both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension, springs, brake lines
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,382 miles (+1,470)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,382 miles
- Test number
- 928043725624
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel tank both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside, suspension, springs, brake lines
Pass99,912 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,912 miles
- Test number
- 989320162677
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brakes
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail99,912 miles (+1,760)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,912 miles
- Test number
- 121243440926
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brakes
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,152 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 98,152 miles
- Test number
- 443175548089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,884 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,884 miles
- Test number
- 976423453515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,882 miles (+5,265)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,882 miles
- Test number
- 889671591372
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,617 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 90,617 miles
- Test number
- 117974190252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,611 miles (+1,556)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,611 miles
- Test number
- 291599756544
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,055 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,055 miles
- Test number
- 198654054268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 330731887149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,979 miles (+1,752)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 435695859097
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass86,227 miles (+2,522)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,227 miles
- Test number
- 136527435048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,705 miles (+2,770)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,705 miles
- Test number
- 446447035344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,935 miles (+14,062)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 80,935 miles
- Test number
- 832001378837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 66,873 miles
- Test number
- 469520108733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,873 miles (+11,307)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,873 miles
- Test number
- 374755224045
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,566 miles (+6,371)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,566 miles
- Test number
- 867219745045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,195 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,195 miles
- Test number
- 166172064414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 48,473 miles
- Test number
- 177997353069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,473 miles (+1,303)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,473 miles
- Test number
- 515736153002
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,170 miles (+829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,170 miles
- Test number
- 216312782088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,341 miles
- Test number
- 456682481071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,340 miles (+1,061)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,340 miles
- Test number
- 908732981025
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass45,279 miles (+1,563)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,279 miles
- Test number
- 751524260015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,716 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,716 miles
- Test number
- 861426379077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,884 miles (+1,990)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,884 miles
- Test number
- 810168178082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,894 miles (+4,992)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,894 miles
- Test number
- 232140187073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,902 miles
- Test number
- 181786486038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T288 VVX
- Does T288 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 VVX is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T288 VVX?
- The MOT on T288 VVX is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T288 VVX done?
- T288 VVX was recorded at 101,382 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,331 miles a year.
- Has T288 VVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 VVX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T288 VVX 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 T288 VVX find?
- T288 VVX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective smear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked, and 5 more.
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