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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

T500 CADMOT history

T500 CAD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,949 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 CAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 CAD was last recorded at 81,949 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,925 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,949 miles
  • 2025 – 81,104 miles
  • 2024 – 80,991 miles
  • 2023 – 73,142 miles
  • 2021 – 50,877 miles
  • 2020 – 39,597 miles
  • 2019 – 38,137 miles
  • 2018 – 36,532 miles
  • 2017 – 34,739 miles
  • 2016 – 33,129 miles
  • 2015 – 31,156 miles
  • 2014 – 28,987 miles
  • 2013 – 26,213 miles
  • 2012 – 23,596 miles
  • 2011 – 21,071 miles
  • 2010 – 18,784 miles
  • 2009 – 15,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,949 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre damaged/perished on outer sidewall.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension components corroded.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.

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,949 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    516920597776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre damaged/perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension components corroded.

  2. Fail81,925 miles (+821)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,925 miles
    Test number
    640414479865
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside rear steel brake pipe burst/leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front steel brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre damaged/perished on outer sidewall.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension components corroded.

  3. Pass81,104 miles (+113)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    725398133290
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,991 miles (+7,849)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    250898951582
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,142 miles (+7,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    514867589173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit. Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    405424689259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,305 miles (+14,428)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    527922978665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass50,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    472515033796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,877 miles (+11,280)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    191427550165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass39,597 miles (+1,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,597 miles
    Test number
    337543709818
    • 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 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))

  11. Pass38,137 miles (+1,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,137 miles
    Test number
    490619747632
    • 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 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))

  12. Pass36,532 miles (+1,793)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    576701016979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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 Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass34,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    246337192915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,739 miles (+1,610)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    469874669054
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass33,129 miles (+1,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,129 miles
    Test number
    373926031839
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,156 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    754287397552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail31,156 miles (+2,169)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    367441994843
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,987 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    368100684428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass26,213 miles (+2,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    546868083264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,596 miles
    Test number
    548783282289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail23,596 miles (+2,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,596 miles
    Test number
    629293182266
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,071 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    735730771293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    462943570235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,784 miles (+2,985)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    620763270278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass15,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,799 miles
    Test number
    160649979289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 CAD

Does T500 CAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 CAD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 CAD?
The MOT on T500 CAD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 CAD done?
T500 CAD was recorded at 81,949 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
Has T500 CAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 CAD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 CAD 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 T500 CAD find?
T500 CAD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front steel brake pipes corroded.; nearside front tyre damaged/perished on outer sidewall.; rear subframe and all suspension components corroded..

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