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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T566 VAMMOT history

T566 VAM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,564 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T566 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T566 VAM was last recorded at 136,564 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,337 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,227 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,564 miles
  • 2024 – 133,337 miles
  • 2023 – 130,445 miles
  • 2022 – 127,107 miles
  • 2021 – 123,316 miles
  • 2020 – 121,665 miles
  • 2019 – 118,834 miles
  • 2018 – 113,967 miles
  • 2017 – 110,138 miles
  • 2016 – 105,008 miles
  • 2015 – 98,917 miles
  • 2014 – 93,263 miles
  • 2013 – 87,501 miles
  • 2012 – 82,670 miles
  • 2011 – 75,964 miles
  • 2010 – 70,887 miles
  • 2009 – 68,442 miles
  • 2008 – 63,824 miles
  • 2007 – 60,406 miles
  • 2006 – 55,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,564 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,564 miles (+3,227)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,564 miles
    Test number
    206018778197
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,337 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,337 miles
    Test number
    532001969344
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail133,337 miles (+2,892)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,337 miles
    Test number
    823203490629
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking Pipe to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass130,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,445 miles
    Test number
    742923165591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,445 miles (+3,338)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,445 miles
    Test number
    102510283604
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,107 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    422431908643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    470262794285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail123,316 miles (+1,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,316 miles
    Test number
    465129677609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,665 miles (+2,831)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    184913401450
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass118,834 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    654922334369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,967 miles (+3,829)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    274095812349
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,138 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,138 miles
    Test number
    858369070303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,008 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    100390833489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,917 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    353107892934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,263 miles (+5,762)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    397273794223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail87,501 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    668405393248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,501 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    925255693291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,670 miles (+6,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    768130592225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass75,964 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,964 miles
    Test number
    335490491462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,887 miles (+2,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    441311990226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass68,442 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,442 miles
    Test number
    352647789218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,824 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    822531498251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,406 miles (+4,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    543787997201
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  24. Pass55,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    364661996437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T566 VAM

Does T566 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T566 VAM is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T566 VAM?
The MOT on T566 VAM is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T566 VAM done?
T566 VAM was recorded at 136,564 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has T566 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T566 VAM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T566 VAM 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 T566 VAM find?
T566 VAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, and 1 more.

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