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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T489 DLMMOT history

T489 DLM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2022
Mileage
174,576 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 DLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T489 DLM was last recorded at 174,576 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 5,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,292 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,284 miles
Average per year
6,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,576 miles
  • 2021 – 169,292 miles
  • 2020 – 163,616 miles
  • 2019 – 157,852 miles
  • 2018 – 153,397 miles
  • 2017 – 148,105 miles
  • 2016 – 142,037 miles
  • 2015 – 136,082 miles
  • 2014 – 130,187 miles
  • 2013 – 125,579 miles
  • 2012 – 117,310 miles
  • 2011 – 109,236 miles
  • 2010 – 105,963 miles
  • 2009 – 97,816 miles
  • 2008 – 84,022 miles
  • 2007 – 73,826 miles
  • 2006 – 66,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,576 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside steering idler slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail174,576 miles (+5,284)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,576 miles
    Test number
    557714857681
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,292 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,292 miles
    Test number
    860032223484
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,616 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    348597153177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,852 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,852 miles
    Test number
    508512702011
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  5. Fail157,849 miles (+4,452)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,849 miles
    Test number
    251646612797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  6. Pass153,397 miles (+5,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,397 miles
    Test number
    740435669077
    • AdvisoryPark brake 18%
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front lower arm ball joints
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  7. Pass148,105 miles (+6,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,105 miles
    Test number
    417930512525
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint worn
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass142,037 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,037 miles
    Test number
    161588358166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail142,035 miles (+5,953)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,035 miles
    Test number
    781744621895
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass136,082 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    719771195072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,187 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    127497494483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,579 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    726293803101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  13. Fail125,579 miles (+8,269)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    135293803114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass117,310 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    556645702145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,236 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    627619951011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,963 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,963 miles
    Test number
    380093350098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,816 miles (+13,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    744565579024
    • 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)

  18. Pass84,022 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    493220888035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,826 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    880341487061
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass73,826 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    962261187091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    400101136176
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteiorate

Questions about T489 DLM

Does T489 DLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 DLM expired on 6 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 DLM?
The MOT on T489 DLM expired on 6 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 DLM done?
T489 DLM was recorded at 174,576 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
Has T489 DLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 DLM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T489 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 T489 DLM find?
T489 DLM failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 5 more.

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