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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

T496 ARYMOT history

T496 ARY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,859 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 ARY was last recorded at 118,859 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,633 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,226 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,859 miles
  • 2025 – 111,633 miles
  • 2024 – 102,337 miles
  • 2023 – 92,527 miles
  • 2022 – 88,035 miles
  • 2021 – 83,883 miles
  • 2020 – 78,951 miles
  • 2019 – 69,174 miles
  • 2018 – 59,868 miles
  • 2017 – 50,911 miles
  • 2016 – 42,549 miles
  • 2015 – 35,084 miles
  • 2014 – 29,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    633512983684
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,859 miles (+7,226)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    426890324260
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,633 miles
    Test number
    505036734069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,633 miles (+9,296)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,633 miles
    Test number
    985849889280
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,337 miles (+9,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    478306471943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  6. Pass92,527 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    765583097277
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail92,510 miles (+4,475)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,510 miles
    Test number
    842628054300
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,035 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    240638889419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,883 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    863078213903
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass78,951 miles (+9,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    352483355794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  11. Pass69,174 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    163038561498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,868 miles (+8,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    867502764553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass50,911 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,911 miles
    Test number
    620371757239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,549 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    803608482191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,084 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,084 miles
    Test number
    609590175006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass29,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    698643064022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 ARY

Does T496 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 ARY is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 ARY?
The MOT on T496 ARY is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 ARY done?
T496 ARY was recorded at 118,859 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has T496 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 ARY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T496 ARY 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 T496 ARY find?
T496 ARY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225/40-18, and 1 more.

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