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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T789 LDTMOT history

T789 LDT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,444 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 LDT
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 LDT was last recorded at 109,444 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,398 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,444 miles
  • 2024 – 107,398 miles
  • 2023 – 105,892 miles
  • 2022 – 104,046 miles
  • 2021 – 102,511 miles
  • 2020 – 100,394 miles
  • 2018 – 100,286 miles
  • 2017 – 99,900 miles
  • 2016 – 99,025 miles
  • 2015 – 97,566 miles
  • 2014 – 95,658 miles
  • 2013 – 94,061 miles
  • 2012 – 91,985 miles
  • 2011 – 89,757 miles
  • 2010 – 87,827 miles
  • 2009 – 85,090 miles
  • 2008 – 82,001 miles
  • 2007 – 75,696 miles
  • 2006 – 69,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,444 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReversing Lamps Not Working
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,444 miles (+2,046)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    298883183602
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat Shield Slightly Loose
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing Lamps Not Working
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,398 miles (+1,506)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,398 miles
    Test number
    819873365200
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components - Slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,892 miles (+1,846)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,892 miles
    Test number
    684901447759
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass104,046 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    369480605564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,029 miles (+1,518)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    821017702121
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,511 miles (+2,117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    158354654937
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fixings at join corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area- Under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,394 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    616260495421
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,286 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,286 miles
    Test number
    341404382269
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,900 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    644642628114
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass99,025 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    240883918230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,566 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    780160328939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,658 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    377323804449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    796533913260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,061 miles (+2,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,061 miles
    Test number
    699972913249
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass91,985 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    218156302268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,757 miles (+1,930)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    817672701292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  17. Pass87,827 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    864145190145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,090 miles (+3,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    380448209417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass82,001 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    333396208423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,696 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    584454307244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    973466206232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 LDT

Does T789 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 LDT is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T789 LDT?
The MOT on T789 LDT is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 LDT done?
T789 LDT was recorded at 109,444 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has T789 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 LDT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T789 LDT 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 T789 LDT find?
T789 LDT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central heat shield slightly loose, and 9 more.

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