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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T56 STAMOT history

T56 STA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
118,191 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 STA
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 STA was last recorded at 118,191 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,176 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,191 miles
  • 2023 – 116,463 miles
  • 2022 – 115,144 miles
  • 2021 – 113,606 miles
  • 2020 – 112,488 miles
  • 2019 – 111,126 miles
  • 2018 – 109,484 miles
  • 2016 – 105,227 miles
  • 2015 – 101,771 miles
  • 2014 – 99,798 miles
  • 2013 – 96,812 miles
  • 2012 – 93,570 miles
  • 2011 – 91,009 miles
  • 2010 – 84,441 miles
  • 2009 – 78,470 miles
  • 2008 – 72,008 miles
  • 2007 – 65,585 miles
  • 2006 – 58,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,191 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp not workingRecorded at 2 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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,191 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,191 miles
    Test number
    916211006026
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  2. Fail118,176 miles (+1,713)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    907762457472
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  3. Pass116,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,463 miles
    Test number
    492689415484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,463 miles (+1,319)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,463 miles
    Test number
    248744671638
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,144 miles
    Test number
    403071622379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail115,144 miles (+1,538)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,144 miles
    Test number
    958688176587
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass113,606 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    998684705792
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail113,599 miles (+1,111)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    686224827588
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass112,488 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,488 miles
    Test number
    949424739537
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail112,480 miles (+1,354)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    478031848502
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass111,126 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    767082939649
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Fail111,119 miles (+1,635)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    795666301087
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass109,484 miles (+4,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    112316349451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass105,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    280010822339
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Fail105,227 miles (+3,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    454399995485
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  16. Pass101,771 miles (+1,973)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    877411095037
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBas lamp illuminated
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass99,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    179721494426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail99,798 miles (+2,986)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    996881494077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass96,812 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    158884783055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,570 miles (+2,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    237003582075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass91,009 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    948794591022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,995 miles (+6,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    167441091441
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass84,441 miles (+5,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    793902640066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,470 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    754467149009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,008 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    953865048097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,585 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    112168737055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    672721256048
    • NoteAdvise that handbrake rubber missing/sligth crack to front number plate

Questions about T56 STA

Does T56 STA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 STA expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 STA?
The MOT on T56 STA expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 STA done?
T56 STA was recorded at 118,191 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has T56 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 STA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T56 STA 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 T56 STA find?
T56 STA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch; reversing lamp not working.

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