Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T488 DLMMOT history

T488 DLM is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,875 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,383 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T488 DLM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T488 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 DLM was last recorded at 87,875 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,748 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
2,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,875 miles
  • 2025 – 87,748 miles
  • 2024 – 86,650 miles
  • 2019 – 85,038 miles
  • 2018 – 82,389 miles
  • 2017 – 78,948 miles
  • 2016 – 74,711 miles
  • 2015 – 71,793 miles
  • 2014 – 68,139 miles
  • 2013 – 64,503 miles
  • 2012 – 60,329 miles
  • 2011 – 55,734 miles
  • 2010 – 51,952 miles
  • 2009 – 47,965 miles
  • 2008 – 43,920 miles
  • 2007 – 41,570 miles
  • 2006 – 39,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,875 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,875 miles (+127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    493864497235
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass87,748 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,748 miles
    Test number
    471765710503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,650 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    527647822337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,038 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,038 miles
    Test number
    824250613175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    620667417913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,389 miles (+3,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    556723823281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  7. Pass78,948 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    982033402173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    238510937002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail74,711 miles (+2,918)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    581959978773
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail71,793 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    245576705175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass71,793 miles (+3,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    556056005154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass68,139 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    145199894444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,503 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,503 miles
    Test number
    276757903406
    • 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)

  14. Pass60,329 miles (+4,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    275168802166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass55,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    139903011186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,734 miles (+3,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    125743711102
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,952 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    260091010184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail51,952 miles (+3,987)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    164910910195
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass47,965 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,965 miles
    Test number
    962558999084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,920 miles (+2,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    431075598033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass41,570 miles (+2,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    331611617119
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass39,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    241041206453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 DLM

Does T488 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 DLM is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 DLM?
The MOT on T488 DLM is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 DLM done?
T488 DLM was recorded at 87,875 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,383 miles a year.
Has T488 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 DLM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T488 DLM 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 T488 DLM find?
T488 DLM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T488 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.