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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T85 VMVMOT history

T85 VMV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,570 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 VMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 VMV was last recorded at 98,570 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,495 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,075 miles
Average per year
3,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,570 miles
  • 2024 – 96,495 miles
  • 2023 – 94,696 miles
  • 2022 – 92,775 miles
  • 2021 – 90,799 miles
  • 2020 – 88,798 miles
  • 2019 – 86,735 miles
  • 2018 – 82,309 miles
  • 2017 – 79,965 miles
  • 2016 – 76,754 miles
  • 2015 – 73,145 miles
  • 2014 – 68,841 miles
  • 2013 – 63,528 miles
  • 2011 – 51,350 miles
  • 2010 – 43,973 miles
  • 2009 – 37,016 miles
  • 2008 – 34,937 miles
  • 2007 – 33,416 miles
  • 2006 – 31,790 miles
  • 2005 – 29,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,570 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,570 miles (+2,075)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,570 miles
    Test number
    154516250317
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,495 miles (+1,799)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    521744697094
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryN/s/r door corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  3. Pass94,696 miles (+1,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    115700969781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  4. Pass92,775 miles (+1,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    520457538243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,799 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    282226642815
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged TAPED ON (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COMPONETS CORROSION

  6. Fail90,799 miles (+2,001)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    569357410178
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged TAPED ON (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COMPONETS CORROSION

  7. Pass88,798 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    961202958914
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside passenger doors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    360655314883
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  9. Fail86,735 miles (+4,426)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    731877927375
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  10. Pass82,309 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    646774190866
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,299 miles (+2,334)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    888047729652
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,965 miles (+3,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    543342882564
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has got a punture.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door corroded on bottom edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks in a area
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly damaged cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass76,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    628144456620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  14. Fail76,754 miles (+3,609)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    988850466442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  15. Pass73,145 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    525822865180
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass68,841 miles (+5,313)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    359086374195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteO/s head lamp cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,528 miles (+12,178)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    455369473189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteO/s head lamp cracked

  18. Pass51,350 miles (+7,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    749653721239
    • NoteSlight leak from stearing box.

  19. Fail43,973 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    241067330293
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  20. Pass43,973 miles (+6,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,973 miles
    Test number
    380237130425
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  21. Fail37,016 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    110139139259
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass37,016 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,016 miles
    Test number
    394039239264
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass34,937 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    340059618291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    172817227265
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail33,416 miles (+1,626)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    212807627269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass31,790 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    842868726210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    362634845436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 VMV

Does T85 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 VMV is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T85 VMV?
The MOT on T85 VMV is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 VMV done?
T85 VMV was recorded at 98,570 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
Has T85 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 VMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 VMV 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 T85 VMV find?
T85 VMV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 1 more.

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