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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

T4 ERLMOT history

T4 ERL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,642 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 ERL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 ERL was last recorded at 154,642 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,181 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,642 miles
  • 2025 – 152,181 miles
  • 2024 – 149,228 miles
  • 2023 – 146,673 miles
  • 2022 – 144,591 miles
  • 2021 – 143,110 miles
  • 2020 – 140,892 miles
  • 2019 – 139,262 miles
  • 2018 – 137,409 miles
  • 2017 – 135,624 miles
  • 2016 – 127,345 miles
  • 2015 – 109,682 miles
  • 2014 – 101,745 miles
  • 2013 – 95,313 miles
  • 2012 – 89,137 miles
  • 2011 – 83,243 miles
  • 2010 – 77,236 miles
  • 2008 – 62,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,642 miles (+2,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,642 miles
    Test number
    328179638461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    938419441513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,181 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    945935079072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass149,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    651679915513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,228 miles (+2,555)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,228 miles
    Test number
    244100973367
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,673 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    955784447140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,591 miles
    Test number
    731919613695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,591 miles (+1,481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,591 miles
    Test number
    649768351229
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass143,110 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,110 miles
    Test number
    883546839240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,892 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,892 miles
    Test number
    453615842725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass139,262 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,262 miles
    Test number
    781925301732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,409 miles
    Test number
    689630466028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,409 miles (+1,785)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,409 miles
    Test number
    663825800398
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass135,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,624 miles
    Test number
    970918980795
    • 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)

  15. Fail135,624 miles (+8,279)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,624 miles
    Test number
    516729677785
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass127,345 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,345 miles
    Test number
    396310149453
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail127,343 miles (+17,661)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,343 miles
    Test number
    436866945214
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass109,682 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,682 miles
    Test number
    131199867209
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shocker damp

  19. Pass108,405 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,405 miles
    Test number
    396877885058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,745 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,745 miles
    Test number
    549977584097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail95,313 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    279949483074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,313 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    427149583069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,137 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,137 miles
    Test number
    989194092045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,243 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    305564391099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,236 miles (+14,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    691086890074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass62,458 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    741111848229
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre

Questions about T4 ERL

Does T4 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 ERL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 ERL?
The MOT on T4 ERL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 ERL done?
T4 ERL was recorded at 154,642 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has T4 ERL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 ERL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 ERL 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 T4 ERL find?
T4 ERL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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