Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T542 DRPMOT history
T542 DRP is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 53,514 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T542 DRP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T542 DRP was last recorded at 53,514 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,258 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,256 miles
- Average per year
- 1,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,514 miles
- 2025 – 50,258 miles
- 2024 – 43,761 miles
- 2022 – 43,613 miles
- 2021 – 43,186 miles
- 2020 – 42,716 miles
- 2019 – 42,302 miles
- 2018 – 41,803 miles
- 2017 – 41,389 miles
- 2016 – 40,706 miles
- 2015 – 39,445 miles
- 2014 – 39,074 miles
- 2013 – 38,813 miles
- 2012 – 38,620 miles
- 2011 – 38,309 miles
- 2010 – 38,162 miles
- 2009 – 37,611 miles
- 2008 – 35,085 miles
- 2007 – 33,142 miles
- 2006 – 31,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,514 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear reverse light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,514 miles (+3,256)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 53,514 miles
- Test number
- 912036108183
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass50,258 miles (+6,497)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 50,258 miles
- Test number
- 508194084883
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryNo reversing lights
Pass43,761 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 43,761 miles
- Test number
- 294762743468
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Fail43,759 miles (+146)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,759 miles
- Test number
- 654119962609
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Pass43,613 miles (+427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 43,613 miles
- Test number
- 414475827235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,186 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 43,186 miles
- Test number
- 899664165709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,716 miles (+414)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 42,716 miles
- Test number
- 860191550647
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
- AdvisorySills have covers
Pass42,302 miles (+499)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,302 miles
- Test number
- 500823941039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,803 miles (+414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,803 miles
- Test number
- 852421452023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass41,389 miles (+683)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 41,389 miles
- Test number
- 995638332107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,706 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 40,706 miles
- Test number
- 960238853084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,445 miles (+371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,445 miles
- Test number
- 159548295028
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,074 miles (+261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,074 miles
- Test number
- 909803494068
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,813 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,813 miles
- Test number
- 346554293065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,620 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,620 miles
- Test number
- 727591802197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,309 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,309 miles
- Test number
- 326944101152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,162 miles (+551)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,162 miles
- Test number
- 242612000490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,611 miles (+2,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,611 miles
- Test number
- 722484309100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,085 miles (+1,943)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 35,085 miles
- Test number
- 412591108182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,142 miles (+1,839)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 931430507112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,303 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,303 miles
- Test number
- 314244296018
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass31,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,303 miles
- Test number
- 990494396045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T542 DRP
- Does T542 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 DRP is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T542 DRP?
- The MOT on T542 DRP is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T542 DRP done?
- T542 DRP was recorded at 53,514 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,107 miles a year.
- Has T542 DRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T542 DRP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T542 DRP 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 T542 DRP find?
- T542 DRP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.
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