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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T52 KBHMOT history

T52 KBH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
179,948 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 KBH
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 KBH was last recorded at 179,948 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 3,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,654 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,294 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,948 miles
  • 2024 – 176,654 miles
  • 2023 – 172,209 miles
  • 2021 – 161,897 miles
  • 2020 – 154,061 miles
  • 2019 – 148,080 miles
  • 2018 – 144,200 miles
  • 2017 – 138,837 miles
  • 2016 – 133,546 miles
  • 2015 – 128,571 miles
  • 2014 – 123,470 miles
  • 2013 – 118,262 miles
  • 2012 – 113,373 miles
  • 2011 – 108,045 miles
  • 2010 – 101,905 miles
  • 2009 – 95,883 miles
  • 2008 – 88,974 miles
  • 2007 – 81,560 miles
  • 2006 – 72,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,948 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,948 miles
    Test number
    747258068034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,948 miles (+3,294)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,948 miles
    Test number
    356058541159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    176,654 miles
    Test number
    163437610836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,654 miles (+4,445)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,654 miles
    Test number
    228577451575
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass172,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    836457757718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,209 miles (+10,312)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,209 miles
    Test number
    112167594716
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass161,897 miles (+7,836)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,897 miles
    Test number
    350123229254
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,061 miles
    Test number
    468274885471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail154,061 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,061 miles
    Test number
    353985135514
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    141370869494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,080 miles (+3,880)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,080 miles
    Test number
    121369850793
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass144,200 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    222131857988
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,837 miles (+5,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,837 miles
    Test number
    581792974628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass133,546 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    165115502336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,571 miles (+5,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    768287245140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  16. Pass123,470 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    656328144179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    436289693099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail118,262 miles (+4,889)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    149653493462
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass113,373 miles (+5,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    767741082060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass108,045 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    918338581031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,905 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    981671690027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,883 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    314472799088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,974 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    823152598096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    311543597017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,560 miles (+8,780)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    551723597082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass72,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    832423976033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 KBH

Does T52 KBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T52 KBH expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T52 KBH?
The MOT on T52 KBH expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T52 KBH done?
T52 KBH was recorded at 179,948 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has T52 KBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 KBH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T52 KBH 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 T52 KBH find?
T52 KBH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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