Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc
T386 VBLMOT history
T386 VBL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 90,504 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T386 VBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T386 VBL was last recorded at 90,504 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 1,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 89,009 miles · 22 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,495 miles
- Average per year
- 3,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 90,504 miles
- 2022 – 89,009 miles
- 2021 – 86,216 miles
- 2020 – 83,167 miles
- 2019 – 81,652 miles
- 2018 – 79,142 miles
- 2017 – 77,681 miles
- 2016 – 75,740 miles
- 2015 – 73,887 miles
- 2014 – 71,756 miles
- 2013 – 68,488 miles
- 2012 – 67,502 miles
- 2011 – 65,342 miles
- 2010 – 60,941 miles
- 2009 – 54,776 miles
- 2008 – 45,048 miles
- 2007 – 39,049 miles
- 2006 – 36,711 miles
- 2005 – 35,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,504 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,504 miles (+1,495)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 90,504 miles
- Test number
- 490428930430
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,009 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 89,009 miles
- Test number
- 874005564324
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,216 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,216 miles
- Test number
- 220911400151
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Fail86,216 miles (+3,049)4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,216 miles
- Test number
- 314893472601
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass83,167 miles (+1,515)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,167 miles
- Test number
- 102546379900
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,652 miles (+2,510)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,652 miles
- Test number
- 844332592141
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,142 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,142 miles
- Test number
- 103511578230
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,681 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,681 miles
- Test number
- 797633140301
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,681 miles (+1,941)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,681 miles
- Test number
- 225336625558
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,740 miles (+1,853)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,740 miles
- Test number
- 192211176581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,887 miles (+2,131)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,887 miles
- Test number
- 688647015184
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass71,756 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,756 miles
- Test number
- 709641524163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,488 miles (+986)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 68,488 miles
- Test number
- 136593423101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,502 miles (+2,160)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,502 miles
- Test number
- 208624552462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,342 miles
- Test number
- 279382461480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,342 miles (+4,401)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,342 miles
- Test number
- 658172361199
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,941 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 60,941 miles
- Test number
- 171773660109
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass54,776 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 214672069126
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail54,776 miles (+9,728)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 500432969169
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,048 miles (+5,999)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,048 miles
- Test number
- 123548458170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,049 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,049 miles
- Test number
- 864659177148
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass36,711 miles (+1,609)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,711 miles
- Test number
- 950225976184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 35,102 miles
- Test number
- 121188365175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T386 VBL
- Does T386 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T386 VBL expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T386 VBL?
- The MOT on T386 VBL expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T386 VBL done?
- T386 VBL was recorded at 90,504 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
- Has T386 VBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T386 VBL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T386 VBL 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 T386 VBL find?
- T386 VBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; corrosion throughout vehicle; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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