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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T579 GVVMOT history

T579 GVV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
188,392 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 GVV was last recorded at 188,392 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,377 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,392 miles
  • 2025 – 188,377 miles
  • 2024 – 188,340 miles
  • 2023 – 188,321 miles
  • 2021 – 187,803 miles
  • 2020 – 186,934 miles
  • 2019 – 185,897 miles
  • 2017 – 185,298 miles
  • 2016 – 179,158 miles
  • 2015 – 175,103 miles
  • 2014 – 167,332 miles
  • 2013 – 160,183 miles
  • 2011 – 139,312 miles
  • 2010 – 126,296 miles
  • 2009 – 109,427 miles
  • 2008 – 96,387 miles
  • 2007 – 90,501 miles
  • 2006 – 78,465 miles
  • 2005 – 66,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,392 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    188,392 miles
    Test number
    524071248034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,377 miles (+37)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,377 miles
    Test number
    768771503723
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass188,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    188,340 miles
    Test number
    918931458183
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail188,340 miles (+19)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,340 miles
    Test number
    219729716510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass188,321 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,321 miles
    Test number
    171672507563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  6. Fail188,276 miles (+473)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,276 miles
    Test number
    720117958756
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  7. Pass187,803 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,803 miles
    Test number
    639110291747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail187,783 miles (+849)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,783 miles
    Test number
    510725542179
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass186,934 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,934 miles
    Test number
    473887220537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass185,897 miles (+599)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,897 miles
    Test number
    500146888879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass185,298 miles (+6,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,298 miles
    Test number
    852737150347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass179,158 miles (+4,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    179,158 miles
    Test number
    830372797828
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass175,103 miles (+7,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    175,103 miles
    Test number
    828699494409
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  14. Pass167,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    167,332 miles
    Test number
    908249534253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail167,332 miles (+7,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,332 miles
    Test number
    748558634277
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  16. Pass160,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    160,183 miles
    Test number
    968477023266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail160,183 miles (+20,871)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,183 miles
    Test number
    739501523285
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass139,312 miles (+13,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    139,312 miles
    Test number
    588234901338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,296 miles (+16,869)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,296 miles
    Test number
    942569990229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass109,427 miles (+13,040)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    109,427 miles
    Test number
    500165049271
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner eage
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  21. Pass96,387 miles (+5,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    554177848283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,501 miles (+12,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    662673897192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,465 miles (+11,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    682737086100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,921 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    571681885193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,898 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    803143675164
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T579 GVV

Does T579 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T579 GVV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T579 GVV?
The MOT on T579 GVV 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 T579 GVV done?
T579 GVV was recorded at 188,392 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has T579 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 GVV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T579 GVV 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 T579 GVV find?
T579 GVV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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