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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T51 RMCMOT history

T51 RMC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,565 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 RMC was last recorded at 184,565 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,073 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,565 miles
  • 2024 – 183,073 miles
  • 2023 – 181,391 miles
  • 2022 – 179,354 miles
  • 2021 – 176,472 miles
  • 2020 – 172,259 miles
  • 2019 – 168,418 miles
  • 2018 – 163,828 miles
  • 2017 – 160,783 miles
  • 2016 – 157,828 miles
  • 2015 – 153,972 miles
  • 2014 – 144,721 miles
  • 2013 – 138,501 miles
  • 2012 – 115,851 miles
  • 2011 – 89,698 miles
  • 2010 – 67,812 miles
  • 2009 – 63,973 miles
  • 2008 – 56,114 miles
  • 2007 – 44,872 miles
  • 2006 – 38,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,565 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,565 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,565 miles
    Test number
    690152854633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides

  2. Pass183,073 miles (+1,682)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,073 miles
    Test number
    823093473357
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass181,391 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,391 miles
    Test number
    461263173175
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,389 miles (+2,035)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,389 miles
    Test number
    621497042180
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,354 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,354 miles
    Test number
    116938986281
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail179,354 miles (+2,882)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,354 miles
    Test number
    222703502571
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both side.; (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass176,472 miles (+4,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,472 miles
    Test number
    454157696403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass172,259 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,259 miles
    Test number
    587200439796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,418 miles (+4,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,418 miles
    Test number
    778299481212
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass163,828 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    163,828 miles
    Test number
    428212014170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,783 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,783 miles
    Test number
    205387636154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail160,694 miles (+2,866)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,694 miles
    Test number
    528858955063
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass157,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,828 miles
    Test number
    237024066626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,828 miles (+3,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,828 miles
    Test number
    682281788426
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass153,972 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,972 miles
    Test number
    255733007954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail153,953 miles (+9,232)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,953 miles
    Test number
    679860025269
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass144,721 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    235378544025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail144,721 miles (+6,220)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,721 miles
    Test number
    528588244080
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass138,501 miles (+22,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,501 miles
    Test number
    128381953079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,851 miles (+26,153)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,851 miles
    Test number
    727658242018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,698 miles (+21,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    235039631008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,812 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    242032640061
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  23. Pass63,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    294509949090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,973 miles (+7,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    931017749029
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass56,114 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    173432518475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,872 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    130014727005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    860658936007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T51 RMC

Does T51 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 RMC is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T51 RMC?
The MOT on T51 RMC is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 RMC done?
T51 RMC was recorded at 184,565 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has T51 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 RMC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T51 RMC 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 T51 RMC find?
T51 RMC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint, and 2 more.

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