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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T456 NELMOT history

T456 NEL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
89,765 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T456 NEL
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
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T456 NEL was last recorded at 89,765 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,765 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,765 miles
  • 2023 – 88,075 miles
  • 2022 – 85,502 miles
  • 2021 – 83,849 miles
  • 2020 – 81,860 miles
  • 2019 – 79,893 miles
  • 2018 – 76,928 miles
  • 2017 – 73,458 miles
  • 2016 – 70,837 miles
  • 2015 – 68,285 miles
  • 2014 – 65,689 miles
  • 2013 – 63,036 miles
  • 2012 – 60,685 miles
  • 2011 – 57,595 miles
  • 2010 – 54,163 miles
  • 2009 – 50,261 miles
  • 2008 – 46,319 miles
  • 2007 – 42,074 miles
  • 2006 – 38,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,765 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBody corrosion and under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sillsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body shields fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    202091460842
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion and under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
  2. Fail89,765 miles (+1,690)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    317798659610
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion and under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
  3. Pass88,075 miles (+2,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,075 miles
    Test number
    353340953735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Pass85,502 miles (+1,653)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    363500682216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
  5. Pass83,849 miles (+1,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    510342806504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass81,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    211597872767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper damp
  7. Fail81,860 miles (+1,967)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    330750490333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper damp
  8. Pass79,893 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    260711699557
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in n/s sill panel
  9. Pass76,928 miles (+3,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    617486108407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
  10. Pass73,458 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    896986317968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,837 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,837 miles
    Test number
    219479116868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,285 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,285 miles
    Test number
    445616956350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,689 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    406128864278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,036 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,036 miles
    Test number
    389537563247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,685 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    299934262233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,595 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    337546131434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,163 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    480219150259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,261 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    654089559236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,319 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    503599618222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,074 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    200166607240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    210052416234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T456 NEL

Does T456 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T456 NEL expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T456 NEL?
The MOT on T456 NEL expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T456 NEL done?
T456 NEL was recorded at 89,765 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 2,828 miles a year.
Has T456 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T456 NEL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T456 NEL 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 T456 NEL find?
T456 NEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; body corrosion and under body corrosion; covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills, and 1 more.

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