Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
T55 ALTMOT history
T55 ALT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 141,837 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 ALT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 ALT was last recorded at 141,837 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Mar 2018: 28,797 miles, lower than 120,583 miles on 22 Mar 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,351 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 486 miles
- Average per year
- 6,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,837 miles
- 2024 – 141,351 miles
- 2023 – 140,471 miles
- 2022 – 138,271 miles
- 2021 – 135,562 miles
- 2020 – 134,480 miles
- 2019 – 131,909 miles
- 2018 – 128,765 miles
- 2017 – 120,583 miles
- 2016 – 113,823 miles
- 2015 – 104,920 miles
- 2014 – 95,422 miles
- 2013 – 86,810 miles
- 2012 – 76,105 miles
- 2011 – 63,414 miles
- 2010 – 53,412 miles
- 2009 – 42,237 miles
- 2007 – 28,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,837 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryAir con condenser damaged
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,837 miles (+486)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 141,837 miles
- Test number
- 377491603907
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear rear subframe corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryAir con condenser damaged
Pass141,351 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,351 miles
- Test number
- 799531301145
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail141,350 miles (+879)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,350 miles
- Test number
- 712655877376
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass140,471 miles (+2,200)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 140,471 miles
- Test number
- 776889835407
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass138,271 miles (+2,709)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,271 miles
- Test number
- 630490960894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,562 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 135,562 miles
- Test number
- 224883322725
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,562 miles (+1,082)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,562 miles
- Test number
- 973323460421
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,480 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 134,480 miles
- Test number
- 802041929922
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass131,909 miles (+3,144)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,909 miles
- Test number
- 632506831583
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 128,765 miles
- Test number
- 108101092763
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,797 miles (-91,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 28,797 miles
- Test number
- 501063080940
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass120,583 miles (+6,760)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 120,583 miles
- Test number
- 947512917711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine cover
Pass113,823 miles (+8,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,823 miles
- Test number
- 425705023886
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine cover
- AdvisoryUnder covers
Pass104,920 miles (+9,498)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 104,920 miles
- Test number
- 197376185445
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,422 miles (+8,612)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 147667484025
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,810 miles (+10,705)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,810 miles
- Test number
- 967736283016
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,105 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,105 miles
- Test number
- 677701512178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,093 miles (+2,006)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,093 miles
- Test number
- 385668102146
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass74,087 miles (+10,673)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 74,087 miles
- Test number
- 835638012017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,414 miles
- Test number
- 457887611061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,414 miles (+10,002)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,414 miles
- Test number
- 608257911045
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass53,412 miles (+11,175)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 624158610007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,237 miles (+13,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 42,237 miles
- Test number
- 762461229034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,534 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 28,534 miles
- Test number
- 853987557296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,516 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,516 miles
- Test number
- 712476757275
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T55 ALT
- Does T55 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 ALT is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 ALT?
- The MOT on T55 ALT is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 ALT done?
- T55 ALT was recorded at 141,837 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
- Has T55 ALT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 ALT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T55 ALT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 ALT find?
- T55 ALT passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.
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