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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T490 LFHMOT history

T490 LFH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,412 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 LFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 LFH was last recorded at 142,412 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 12,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,319 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,093 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,412 miles
  • 2024 – 130,319 miles
  • 2023 – 119,454 miles
  • 2022 – 113,167 miles
  • 2021 – 112,587 miles
  • 2020 – 109,938 miles
  • 2019 – 105,749 miles
  • 2017 – 90,383 miles
  • 2016 – 87,273 miles
  • 2015 – 83,628 miles
  • 2014 – 79,985 miles
  • 2012 – 70,473 miles
  • 2011 – 66,548 miles
  • 2010 – 62,681 miles
  • 2009 – 57,927 miles
  • 2008 – 54,410 miles
  • 2007 – 48,969 miles
  • 2006 – 44,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,412 miles (+12,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    686054473159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,319 miles (+10,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,319 miles
    Test number
    706559139168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    801894253026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,454 miles (+6,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    951353975195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,167 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    409879875591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,587 miles (+340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    898993163048
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail112,247 miles (+2,309)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    267905494327
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,938 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    613775348642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,749 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,749 miles
    Test number
    669115863115
    • AdvisoryFront and rear indicators fading to white

  10. Pass104,104 miles (+13,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    459108098763
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  11. Pass90,383 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    845876341295
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has edge wear

  12. Pass87,273 miles (+3,645)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    950804312529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass83,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    708701487204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail83,628 miles (+3,643)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    758438763276
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,985 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    936050704307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre bald outer edge

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396887673447
    • NoteOil leak

  17. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809787873270
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass70,473 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    565942282283
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass66,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    618626671247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  20. Fail66,548 miles (+3,867)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,548 miles
    Test number
    919576571211
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass62,681 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    394040700359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,927 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,927 miles
    Test number
    242685679234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,410 miles (+5,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    981092008348
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,969 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    374603807350
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass44,375 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    772645506303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    891680576183
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T490 LFH

Does T490 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 LFH is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T490 LFH?
The MOT on T490 LFH is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 LFH done?
T490 LFH was recorded at 142,412 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has T490 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 LFH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T490 LFH 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 T490 LFH find?
T490 LFH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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