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Mercedes Benz C 180

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T318 TCAMOT history

T318 TCA is a red petrol Mercedes Benz C 180 first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,563 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
C 180
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 TCA was last recorded at 172,563 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,921 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,563 miles
  • 2024 – 170,921 miles
  • 2023 – 167,770 miles
  • 2022 – 164,655 miles
  • 2021 – 160,636 miles
  • 2020 – 158,556 miles
  • 2019 – 155,325 miles
  • 2018 – 152,371 miles
  • 2017 – 149,026 miles
  • 2016 – 146,226 miles
  • 2015 – 140,820 miles
  • 2014 – 135,656 miles
  • 2013 – 130,758 miles
  • 2012 – 124,460 miles
  • 2011 – 116,231 miles
  • 2010 – 111,461 miles
  • 2009 – 103,989 miles
  • 2008 – 94,074 miles
  • 2007 – 87,199 miles
  • 2006 – 79,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,563 miles (+1,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,563 miles
    Test number
    422773174050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,921 miles
    Test number
    313060685592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,921 miles (+3,151)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,921 miles
    Test number
    372960360095
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,770 miles (+3,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,770 miles
    Test number
    769287301719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure BY SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,655 miles
    Test number
    937968962571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail164,655 miles (+4,019)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,655 miles
    Test number
    501760949263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass160,636 miles (+2,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,636 miles
    Test number
    755727702569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,556 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,556 miles
    Test number
    909578561965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,325 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,325 miles
    Test number
    312351787269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,321 miles (+2,950)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,321 miles
    Test number
    690813723935
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass152,371 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,371 miles
    Test number
    486577682184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass149,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    657600061436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail149,026 miles (+2,800)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    909981610902
    • Repaired at testFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass146,226 miles (+5,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,226 miles
    Test number
    112586140123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass140,820 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,820 miles
    Test number
    553155307837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass135,656 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,656 miles
    Test number
    565838614314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    146489403324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,758 miles (+6,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    428819003485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass124,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    375087602358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail124,460 miles (+8,229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    848157802317
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass116,231 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,231 miles
    Test number
    186667801386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,461 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    850118170285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,989 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    793220189258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    791194058299
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail94,074 miles (+6,875)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,074 miles
    Test number
    311673658475
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass87,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    303282787460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,199 miles (+7,818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    383472287237
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass79,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    422457876274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,381 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    661876676294
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on tread

Questions about T318 TCA

Does T318 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T318 TCA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T318 TCA?
The MOT on T318 TCA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T318 TCA done?
T318 TCA was recorded at 172,563 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has T318 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 TCA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T318 TCA 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 T318 TCA find?
T318 TCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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