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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T359 DLMMOT history

T359 DLM is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,832 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 DLM was last recorded at 111,832 miles on 27 May 2026, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2010: 10,027 miles, lower than 100,422 miles on 28 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,375 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
1,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,832 miles
  • 2025 – 111,375 miles
  • 2024 – 111,303 miles
  • 2023 – 111,173 miles
  • 2022 – 111,050 miles
  • 2021 – 109,907 miles
  • 2020 – 109,895 miles
  • 2019 – 109,218 miles
  • 2018 – 109,111 miles
  • 2017 – 108,919 miles
  • 2016 – 108,598 miles
  • 2015 – 107,476 miles
  • 2014 – 107,157 miles
  • 2013 – 106,980 miles
  • 2012 – 105,688 miles
  • 2011 – 103,115 miles
  • 2010 – 10,027 miles
  • 2009 – 95,585 miles
  • 2008 – 92,254 miles
  • 2007 – 89,437 miles
  • 2006 – 85,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,832 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,832 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,832 miles
    Test number
    562100788421
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail111,830 miles (+455)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    315340165187
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass111,375 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,375 miles
    Test number
    853898969627
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,375 miles (+72)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,375 miles
    Test number
    645121668335
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,303 miles (+130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    719917265607
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass111,173 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,173 miles
    Test number
    240807485929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,171 miles (+121)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,171 miles
    Test number
    763098000180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass111,050 miles (+1,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    511809509620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,907 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    607292457116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,895 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    915969986244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass109,218 miles (+107)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    957486161427
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad wearing thin

  12. Pass109,111 miles (+192)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    622808507709
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers slight worn

  13. Pass108,919 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,919 miles
    Test number
    600412992836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light has damage

  14. Pass108,598 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    313026363092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing from both edge

  15. Pass107,476 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,476 miles
    Test number
    456317325125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,157 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    217748374148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass106,980 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    599442413243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished/worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit cracked

  18. Fail106,980 miles (+1,292)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    109121813293
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished/worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit cracked

  19. Pass105,688 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    309512192161
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSrs light on

  20. Fail105,688 miles (+2,573)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    569471792152
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSrs light on

  21. Pass103,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    987559981166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,115 miles (+93,088)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    608709681144
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside sun visor insecure

  23. Pass10,027 miles (-90,395)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    693131310265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,422 miles (+4,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    300489600240
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass95,585 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    433156809278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,254 miles (+2,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    931377198169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass89,437 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    323633017224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,975 miles
    Test number
    434432986113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T359 DLM

Does T359 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T359 DLM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T359 DLM?
The MOT on T359 DLM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T359 DLM done?
T359 DLM was recorded at 111,832 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
Has T359 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 DLM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T359 DLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T359 DLM find?
T359 DLM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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