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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T305 DLYMOT history

T305 DLY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,944 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 DLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 DLY was last recorded at 159,944 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,859 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,944 miles
  • 2025 – 150,931 miles
  • 2024 – 142,032 miles
  • 2023 – 134,046 miles
  • 2022 – 130,390 miles
  • 2021 – 127,699 miles
  • 2020 – 123,925 miles
  • 2019 – 119,535 miles
  • 2018 – 113,961 miles
  • 2017 – 110,263 miles
  • 2016 – 107,609 miles
  • 2015 – 104,895 miles
  • 2014 – 100,838 miles
  • 2013 – 98,274 miles
  • 2012 – 93,294 miles
  • 2011 – 86,970 miles
  • 2010 – 81,351 miles
  • 2009 – 73,539 miles
  • 2008 – 68,344 miles
  • 2007 – 64,632 miles
  • 2006 – 59,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,944 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.65.15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,944 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,944 miles
    Test number
    202514471633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,859 miles (+8,928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,859 miles
    Test number
    973648370966
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,931 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,931 miles
    Test number
    383762819818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,032 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    849493014462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,046 miles (+3,656)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,046 miles
    Test number
    287431841679
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass130,390 miles (+2,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    158185587815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,699 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    163962155057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail127,698 miles (+3,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,698 miles
    Test number
    129554367514
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass123,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,925 miles
    Test number
    442213550514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail123,925 miles (+4,390)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,925 miles
    Test number
    985400200383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,535 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    780972349050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,961 miles (+3,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,961 miles
    Test number
    780444836390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have a coating of surface rust

  13. Pass110,263 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    938390278746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    441358198014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,609 miles (+2,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    983251861795
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,895 miles (+4,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    775112135192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass100,838 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    949385034191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,274 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,274 miles
    Test number
    245779423133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,294 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    496265422169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,970 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    996109831192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,351 miles (+7,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    493141830142
    • 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)

  22. Pass73,539 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    500071039102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,344 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    983734138158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,632 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    490180917119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,609 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    273085387054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    643511086051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T305 DLY

Does T305 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T305 DLY is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T305 DLY?
The MOT on T305 DLY is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T305 DLY done?
T305 DLY was recorded at 159,944 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has T305 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 DLY has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T305 DLY 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 T305 DLY find?
T305 DLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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