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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T578 BLJMOT history

T578 BLJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,939 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 BLJ
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 BLJ was last recorded at 91,939 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,639 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,300 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,939 miles
  • 2025 – 86,639 miles
  • 2024 – 80,020 miles
  • 2023 – 74,867 miles
  • 2022 – 73,581 miles
  • 2021 – 70,231 miles
  • 2020 – 67,623 miles
  • 2019 – 67,358 miles
  • 2018 – 66,676 miles
  • 2017 – 65,939 miles
  • 2016 – 65,343 miles
  • 2015 – 63,631 miles
  • 2014 – 60,355 miles
  • 2013 – 56,812 miles
  • 2012 – 53,728 miles
  • 2011 – 49,834 miles
  • 2010 – 46,172 miles
  • 2009 – 42,833 miles
  • 2008 – 39,548 miles
  • 2007 – 35,321 miles
  • 2006 – 31,066 miles
  • 2005 – 26,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,939 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,939 miles (+5,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    268670271388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass86,639 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    428745337588
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,020 miles (+5,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    385069723083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass74,867 miles (+1,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,867 miles
    Test number
    114626175791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper wet

  5. Pass73,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    600338776372
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering idler/damper wet

  6. Fail73,581 miles (+3,350)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    773500905534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering idler/damper wet

  7. Pass70,231 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    183437115683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,623 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    855171015832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,358 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,358 miles
    Test number
    293142734399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,676 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    965599754779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,939 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    705253890948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,343 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    796743611271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,631 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    288890275106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,355 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    465430474153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,812 miles (+3,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,812 miles
    Test number
    535993163123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass53,728 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    356190672111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,834 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,834 miles
    Test number
    429561771105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,172 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    730112170134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,833 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    232593259192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,548 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,548 miles
    Test number
    383354258102
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,321 miles (+4,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    213926957165
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  22. Pass31,066 miles (+4,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    232764176495
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  23. Pass26,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    26,314 miles
    Test number
    274048565133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 BLJ

Does T578 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 BLJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 BLJ?
The MOT on T578 BLJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 BLJ done?
T578 BLJ was recorded at 91,939 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has T578 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 BLJ has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T578 BLJ 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 T578 BLJ find?
T578 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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