Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
T50 MBYMOT history
T50 MBY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 179,107 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 MBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 MBY was last recorded at 179,107 miles on 21 May 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2009: 16,324 miles, lower than 17,665 miles on 12 Sept 2008.
- 21 Jul 2016: 111,423 miles, lower than 171,834 miles on 23 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 178,288 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 819 miles
- Average per year
- 9,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,107 miles
- 2025 – 178,288 miles
- 2024 – 175,565 miles
- 2023 – 168,544 miles
- 2022 – 165,308 miles
- 2020 – 153,615 miles
- 2019 – 143,575 miles
- 2018 – 134,405 miles
- 2017 – 126,488 miles
- 2016 – 111,423 miles
- 2015 – 171,834 miles
- 2013 – 68,034 miles
- 2012 – 58,527 miles
- 2011 – 47,611 miles
- 2010 – 29,807 miles
- 2009 – 26,292 miles
- 2008 – 17,665 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,107 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,107 miles (+819)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 179,107 miles
- Test number
- 166160617866
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,288 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 178,288 miles
- Test number
- 743628976813
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail178,288 miles (+2,723)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,288 miles
- Test number
- 507783041047
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass175,565 miles (+7,021)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 175,565 miles
- Test number
- 846883648786
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass168,544 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,544 miles
- Test number
- 174975869862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,308 miles (+11,693)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 165,308 miles
- Test number
- 611582801697
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass153,615 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 153,615 miles
- Test number
- 859947158019
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail153,575 miles (+10,000)13 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,575 miles
- Test number
- 800505364896
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,575 miles (+9,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 143,575 miles
- Test number
- 121668409841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass134,405 miles (+7,917)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 134,405 miles
- Test number
- 746700670029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass126,488 miles (+15,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,488 miles
- Test number
- 185328596142
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Pass111,423 miles (-60,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,423 miles
- Test number
- 930043058279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass171,834 miles (+103,800)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 171,834 miles
- Test number
- 585064505284
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,034 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,034 miles
- Test number
- 369524513473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,004 miles (+9,477)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,004 miles
- Test number
- 955901613270
- FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass58,527 miles (+10,916)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,527 miles
- Test number
- 277188502231
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass47,611 miles (+17,804)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 47,611 miles
- Test number
- 785944591149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,807 miles (+3,515)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 451196110295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,292 miles (+9,968)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,292 miles
- Test number
- 222610669226
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
- NoteSlight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre
Fail16,324 miles (-1,341)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,324 miles
- Test number
- 310659659255
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
- NoteSlight wear to outer edge of nsf tyre
Fail17,665 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,665 miles
- Test number
- 151946058230
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass17,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,665 miles
- Test number
- 181586258279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T50 MBY
- Does T50 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 MBY is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 MBY?
- The MOT on T50 MBY is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 MBY done?
- T50 MBY was recorded at 179,107 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 9,128 miles a year.
- Has T50 MBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 MBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T50 MBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T50 MBY find?
- T50 MBY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.
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