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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

T70 DTSMOT history

T70 DTS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,155 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 DTS was last recorded at 67,155 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,702 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,453 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,155 miles
  • 2024 – 65,702 miles
  • 2023 – 61,065 miles
  • 2022 – 61,030 miles
  • 2021 – 61,010 miles
  • 2020 – 60,885 miles
  • 2019 – 58,871 miles
  • 2018 – 55,908 miles
  • 2017 – 53,017 miles
  • 2016 – 49,732 miles
  • 2015 – 43,982 miles
  • 2014 – 36,818 miles
  • 2013 – 31,781 miles
  • 2011 – 26,392 miles
  • 2010 – 18,622 miles
  • 2009 – 14,955 miles
  • 2008 – 11,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    158888303734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,155 miles (+1,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    101846443423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,702 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    158088190482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail65,692 miles (+4,627)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    260878678002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass61,065 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    823397934369
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear slight leak on exhaust

  6. Pass61,030 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    920733262299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,010 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    110185030148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass60,885 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    722824421251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both . slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,871 miles
    Test number
    654865328724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,866 miles (+2,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    421084445824
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass55,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    870179506559
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust hanger missing . system still secure

  12. Fail55,908 miles (+2,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    644710059215
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust hanger missing . system still secure

  13. Pass53,017 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    817402268385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,732 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    835894523351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    636695185094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,982 miles (+7,164)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    667844685026
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass36,818 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    307787314077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,781 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    915489033020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,392 miles (+7,770)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    346050551225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass18,622 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,622 miles
    Test number
    184160150219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail18,622 miles (+3,667)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,622 miles
    Test number
    500540150282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass14,955 miles (+3,604)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    763476449279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Pass11,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,351 miles
    Test number
    152688948276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 DTS

Does T70 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 DTS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T70 DTS?
The MOT on T70 DTS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 DTS done?
T70 DTS was recorded at 67,155 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has T70 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 DTS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T70 DTS 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 T70 DTS find?
T70 DTS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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