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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T388 MLDMOT history

T388 MLD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,526 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 MLD was last recorded at 80,526 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,650 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,876 miles
Average per year
2,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,526 miles
  • 2024 – 73,650 miles
  • 2023 – 70,266 miles
  • 2022 – 69,260 miles
  • 2021 – 67,688 miles
  • 2020 – 66,779 miles
  • 2019 – 66,135 miles
  • 2018 – 63,427 miles
  • 2017 – 61,026 miles
  • 2016 – 59,173 miles
  • 2015 – 56,726 miles
  • 2013 – 56,486 miles
  • 2012 – 55,539 miles
  • 2011 – 53,785 miles
  • 2010 – 52,027 miles
  • 2009 – 49,656 miles
  • 2008 – 45,797 miles
  • 2007 – 41,224 miles
  • 2006 – 36,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,526 miles (+6,876)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    250912740219
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass73,650 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    143721925912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,611 miles (+3,345)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    905869475643
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass70,266 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    136602494083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,260 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    983826153748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,688 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    361842074902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,779 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    470307529975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,135 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    753106705817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,427 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    228558264815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,026 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    316589872425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,173 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    343829857928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,726 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,726 miles
    Test number
    282077775117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,590 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    299911805477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail56,590 miles (+104)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    617851505169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,486 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    767895733087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,539 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    925337432042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass53,785 miles (+1,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    577464631092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass52,027 miles (+2,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    154484730013
    • 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)
  19. Pass49,656 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    142010749415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,797 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    513189938072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,224 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    943297137054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    221794636037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T388 MLD

Does T388 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 MLD is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 MLD?
The MOT on T388 MLD is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 MLD done?
T388 MLD was recorded at 80,526 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,190 miles a year.
Has T388 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 MLD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T388 MLD 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 T388 MLD find?
T388 MLD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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