
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc
T79 EGTMOT history
T79 EGT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 139,241 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 EGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 EGT was last recorded at 139,241 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,790 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,451 miles
- Average per year
- 4,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,241 miles
- 2025 – 136,790 miles
- 2024 – 133,821 miles
- 2023 – 128,040 miles
- 2022 – 123,348 miles
- 2021 – 120,318 miles
- 2020 – 118,026 miles
- 2019 – 115,650 miles
- 2018 – 111,225 miles
- 2017 – 105,323 miles
- 2016 – 102,313 miles
- 2015 – 99,381 miles
- 2014 – 96,273 miles
- 2013 – 93,359 miles
- 2012 – 88,380 miles
- 2011 – 83,001 miles
- 2010 – 78,203 miles
- 2009 – 71,797 miles
- 2008 – 65,977 miles
- 2006 – 55,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear suspension, subframe and braking components covered in surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,241 miles (+2,451)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 139,241 miles
- Test number
- 412845593584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,790 miles (+77)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 136,790 miles
- Test number
- 470616200435
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,713 miles (+2,892)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,713 miles
- Test number
- 647541999604
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,821 miles (+5,781)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 133,821 miles
- Test number
- 985568757066
- AdvisoryFront suspension and braking components covered in surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension, sub-frame and braking components covered in surface corrosion
Pass128,040 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 128,040 miles
- Test number
- 402676514377
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension, subframe and braking components covered in surface corrosion
Fail128,036 miles (+4,688)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,036 miles
- Test number
- 746351671219
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension, subframe and braking components covered in surface corrosion
Pass123,348 miles (+3,030)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 123,348 miles
- Test number
- 608177317482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,318 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 120,318 miles
- Test number
- 555824041891
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded and residue no visible leak
- AdvisoryOsr/nsr shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail120,318 miles (+2,292)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,318 miles
- Test number
- 950143277006
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded and residue no visible leak
- AdvisoryOsr/nsr shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass118,026 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 118,026 miles
- Test number
- 400421988280
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorber external casings corroded
Fail118,026 miles (+2,376)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,026 miles
- Test number
- 908151091802
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorber external casings corroded
Pass115,650 miles (+4,425)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,650 miles
- Test number
- 824099231275
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has cracks,may require to attention soon (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES,MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,225 miles (+5,902)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 111,225 miles
- Test number
- 791528270296
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/f,may require to attention soon (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides also dust cover perished,may require to attention (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r and n/s/r,may require to attention soon (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil very low level,underside has slight engine oil leaking
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryUnderside rear car have corroded
Pass105,323 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 105,323 miles
- Test number
- 544548571612
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end slightly play
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearing slightly play
- AdvisoryFront number play slightly perished,may require to attention
Fail105,323 miles (+3,010)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,323 miles
- Test number
- 514255246594
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryBoth front track rod end slightly play
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearing slightly play
- AdvisoryFront number play slightly perished,may require to attention
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre have badly tears and perished,may require to attention soon
Pass102,313 miles (+2,932)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,313 miles
- Test number
- 645084393248
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering inner rack has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight perished,outer edge wearing worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)
Pass99,381 miles (+3,108)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 99,381 miles
- Test number
- 616172285075
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteFront number plate slightly loose
- NoteN/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished
Pass96,273 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 96,273 miles
- Test number
- 697794534091
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,273 miles (+2,914)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,273 miles
- Test number
- 769974034081
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,359 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 93,359 miles
- Test number
- 729233043076
- 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)
Fail93,359 miles (+4,979)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,359 miles
- Test number
- 789572543042
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- 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)
Pass88,380 miles (+5,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 88,380 miles
- Test number
- 115619802418
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,001 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 83,001 miles
- Test number
- 567021111040
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,203 miles (+6,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 78,203 miles
- Test number
- 373693510050
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,797 miles (+5,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 71,797 miles
- Test number
- 520853929003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,977 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 65,977 miles
- Test number
- 162827058038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,821 miles (+10,396)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,821 miles
- Test number
- 280456348040
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteNearside front coil spring corroded
Pass55,425 miles (+6,524)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 55,425 miles
- Test number
- 541026946399
- NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Pass48,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,901 miles
- Test number
- 222528156083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 EGT
- Does T79 EGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 EGT is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T79 EGT?
- The MOT on T79 EGT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T79 EGT done?
- T79 EGT was recorded at 139,241 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
- Has T79 EGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T79 EGT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T79 EGT 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 T79 EGT find?
- T79 EGT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 18 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 15 more.
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