Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T496 BPOMOT history
T496 BPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 116,333 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T496 BPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T496 BPO was last recorded at 116,333 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 114,404 miles · 9 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,929 miles
- Average per year
- 3,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,333 miles
- 2023 – 114,404 miles
- 2022 – 111,382 miles
- 2021 – 108,700 miles
- 2020 – 106,800 miles
- 2019 – 103,885 miles
- 2018 – 100,247 miles
- 2017 – 96,949 miles
- 2016 – 93,494 miles
- 2015 – 90,570 miles
- 2014 – 84,791 miles
- 2013 – 79,610 miles
- 2012 – 77,090 miles
- 2011 – 74,187 miles
- 2010 – 71,210 miles
- 2009 – 68,457 miles
- 2008 – 66,542 miles
- 2007 – 62,601 miles
- 2006 – 52,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,333 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroding
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
All road springs heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,333 miles (+1,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,333 miles
- Test number
- 934999485352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroding
Pass114,404 miles (+3,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 114,404 miles
- Test number
- 775661935298
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,382 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 111,382 miles
- Test number
- 156055641531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,700 miles
- Test number
- 165899667650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Fail108,700 miles (+1,900)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,700 miles
- Test number
- 376033424633
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Pass106,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 106,800 miles
- Test number
- 651852515820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,800 miles (+2,915)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,800 miles
- Test number
- 480558785691
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass103,885 miles (+3,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,885 miles
- Test number
- 838614684080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,247 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 100,247 miles
- Test number
- 638627430445
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
Pass96,949 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,949 miles
- Test number
- 298555519704
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle.
Fail96,926 miles (+3,432)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,926 miles
- Test number
- 852312977923
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,494 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 93,494 miles
- Test number
- 939348808275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll road springs heavily corroded
Fail93,493 miles (+2,923)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,493 miles
- Test number
- 806275522119
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll road springs heavily corroded
Pass90,570 miles (+5,779)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 90,570 miles
- Test number
- 468136408381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,791 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,791 miles
- Test number
- 509092464281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,610 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 167310583286
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked
- NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Pass79,610 miles (+2,520)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 79,610 miles
- Test number
- 269530683211
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked
- NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Pass77,090 miles (+2,903)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 77,090 miles
- Test number
- 459370082220
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust centre slightly corroded
- NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Pass74,187 miles (+2,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,187 miles
- Test number
- 698480481235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass71,210 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 71,210 miles
- Test number
- 840840380263
- 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)
Pass68,457 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 68,457 miles
- Test number
- 410158979211
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass66,542 miles (+3,941)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 66,542 miles
- Test number
- 922690188216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,601 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 460152687252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,562 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,562 miles
- Test number
- 460117077276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,035 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,035 miles
- Test number
- 663464017184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSign of pershing suspenion bushes
Pass60,035 miles (+7,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 60,035 miles
- Test number
- 931404317116
- NoteSign of pershing suspenion bushes
Pass52,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,212 miles
- Test number
- 183127796019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T496 BPO
- Does T496 BPO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T496 BPO expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T496 BPO?
- The MOT on T496 BPO expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T496 BPO done?
- T496 BPO was recorded at 116,333 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 3,465 miles a year.
- Has T496 BPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T496 BPO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T496 BPO 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 BPO find?
- T496 BPO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; rear fuel filter corroding.
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