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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T527 VYAMOT history

T527 VYA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
135,363 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 VYA was last recorded at 135,363 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,224 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,139 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,363 miles
  • 2023 – 132,224 miles
  • 2022 – 127,354 miles
  • 2021 – 123,661 miles
  • 2020 – 120,561 miles
  • 2019 – 115,112 miles
  • 2017 – 114,125 miles
  • 2016 – 105,002 miles
  • 2015 – 96,918 miles
  • 2014 – 90,195 miles
  • 2013 – 82,999 miles
  • 2011 – 67,980 miles
  • 2010 – 58,242 miles
  • 2009 – 50,992 miles
  • 2008 – 47,525 miles
  • 2007 – 44,277 miles
  • 2006 – 38,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,363 miles
  • AdvisoryO/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion near flexible

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,363 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    956608878582
    • AdvisoryO/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion near flexible

  2. Pass132,224 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,224 miles
    Test number
    107073690069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,354 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,354 miles
    Test number
    341906206382
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  4. Pass123,661 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,661 miles
    Test number
    381904680029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,561 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,561 miles
    Test number
    655359185418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,112 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    390295269180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,125 miles (+9,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    407891674466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass105,002 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,002 miles
    Test number
    593481520906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519185523030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,918 miles (+6,723)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    131485078900
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joining mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

  11. Fail90,195 miles2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    305461994227
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteBoth front springs corroded.
    • NoteLight underbody corrosion.
    • NoteUnable to fully view rear springs.

  12. Pass90,195 miles (+7,196)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    389271294487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteBoth front springs corroded.
    • NoteLight underbody corrosion.
    • NoteUnable to fully view rear springs.

  13. Pass82,999 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    368788593456
    • DangerousUNABLE TO TEST CENTRE & N/S/R SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF M.O.T TEST. (FITTED INCORRECTLY!)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail82,998 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    396907893482
    • DangerousUNABLE TO TEST CENTRE & N/S/R SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF M.O.T TEST. (FITTED INCORRECTLY!)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397387382402
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666477282251
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass67,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    679865691205
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail67,980 miles (+9,738)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    689825091288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass58,242 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    384973290285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,992 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    821617669127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,525 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    200024858427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,277 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    452449257152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    790780356179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    943900156119
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T527 VYA

Does T527 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T527 VYA expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T527 VYA?
The MOT on T527 VYA expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T527 VYA done?
T527 VYA was recorded at 135,363 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has T527 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 VYA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on T527 VYA 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 T527 VYA find?
T527 VYA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: o/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion near flexible.

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