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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

T496 RNOMOT history

T496 RNO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 300,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
300,404 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 RNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 RNO was last recorded at 300,404 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
300,347 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 300,404 miles
  • 2025 – 287,060 miles
  • 2024 – 272,913 miles
  • 2023 – 261,757 miles
  • 2022 – 252,624 miles
  • 2021 – 241,810 miles
  • 2020 – 233,520 miles
  • 2019 – 226,147 miles
  • 2017 – 200,954 miles
  • 2016 – 187,659 miles
  • 2015 – 174,093 miles
  • 2014 – 163,563 miles
  • 2013 – 153,179 miles
  • 2012 – 141,278 miles
  • 2011 – 132,311 miles
  • 2010 – 125,907 miles
  • 2009 – 117,732 miles
  • 2006 – 87,540 miles
  • 2005 – 76,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,404 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    300,404 miles
    Test number
    466924810121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail300,347 miles (+13,287)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,347 miles
    Test number
    281286941841
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass287,060 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    287,060 miles
    Test number
    245545142231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail287,002 miles (+14,089)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,002 miles
    Test number
    267057489446
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass272,913 miles (+11,156)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    272,913 miles
    Test number
    657116193564
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass261,757 miles (+9,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    261,757 miles
    Test number
    478946466169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass252,624 miles (+10,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    252,624 miles
    Test number
    934566464711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass241,810 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    241,810 miles
    Test number
    232817719886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail241,794 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,794 miles
    Test number
    169287195950
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail241,767 km4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,767 km
    Test number
    212518105742
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass233,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,520 miles
    Test number
    593748663852
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass226,149 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    226,149 km
    Test number
    474177727635
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail226,147 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,147 miles
    Test number
    412138394540
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass214,604 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    214,604 km
    Test number
    889432012696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass200,954 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    200,954 miles
    Test number
    163211654768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  16. Fail200,926 miles (+13,267)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,926 miles
    Test number
    327645897612
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper spring cup (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  17. Pass187,659 miles (+13,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,659 miles
    Test number
    695099384058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass174,093 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,093 miles
    Test number
    438443784452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass163,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    476450424297
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail163,563 miles (+10,384)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    787399714223
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass153,179 miles (+11,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    153,179 miles
    Test number
    397302243421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail141,278 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    399304832465
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass141,278 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    516034732269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,311 miles
    Test number
    657110131263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail132,311 miles (+6,404)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,311 miles
    Test number
    749070531255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass125,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    274161030211
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail125,907 miles (+8,175)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    722341530296
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass117,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    301769439224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail117,732 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    310949839471
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass106,702 km (+10,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    106,702 km
    Test number
    994721748245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass96,677 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,677 km
    Test number
    954879427274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass87,540 miles (+11,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    431110336211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail76,041 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    340341335251
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  34. Pass76,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    924611135217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 RNO

Does T496 RNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 RNO is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 RNO?
The MOT on T496 RNO is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 RNO done?
T496 RNO was recorded at 300,404 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has T496 RNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 RNO has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T496 RNO 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 RNO find?
T496 RNO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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