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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T868 DLTMOT history

T868 DLT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,733 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 DLT
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 DLT was last recorded at 126,733 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,112 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,621 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,733 miles
  • 2025 – 121,112 miles
  • 2024 – 115,272 miles
  • 2023 – 109,981 miles
  • 2022 – 104,590 miles
  • 2021 – 102,713 miles
  • 2020 – 101,101 miles
  • 2018 – 100,375 miles
  • 2017 – 99,659 miles
  • 2016 – 98,652 miles
  • 2015 – 97,069 miles
  • 2014 – 96,021 miles
  • 2013 – 93,446 miles
  • 2011 – 86,642 miles
  • 2010 – 78,112 miles
  • 2009 – 72,181 miles
  • 2008 – 66,653 miles
  • 2007 – 56,679 miles
  • 2006 – 46,616 miles
  • 2005 – 42,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front ? Rear (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    938777633801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front ? Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,733 miles (+5,621)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,733 miles
    Test number
    365715097944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front ? Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,112 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,112 miles
    Test number
    422812307135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,948 miles (+5,676)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    316262782906
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN HAS LARGE HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN LARGE HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN CORRODED WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,272 miles (+5,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    827620416943
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance reading low o/s @ 70kgf

  6. Pass109,981 miles (+5,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    498655170722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,590 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,590 miles
    Test number
    402754463386
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to gearbox crossmember nearside mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,485 miles (+1,772)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    445632013930
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,713 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    167535378393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,101 miles (+726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    778699057264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,375 miles (+716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    852985643763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  12. Pass99,659 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,659 miles
    Test number
    153830098083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,652 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    399571488082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,069 miles (+1,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    437101030173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass96,021 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    868674324385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    287000374111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,500 miles (+2,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,500 miles
    Test number
    375030974143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass93,446 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    126187873104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass86,642 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    757582911339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    510554210313
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail78,112 miles (+5,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    150844010337
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass72,181 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,181 miles
    Test number
    922050489243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,653 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    310341288460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,679 miles (+10,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    654841487261
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  25. Pass46,616 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    522153186212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    872367455236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T868 DLT

Does T868 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T868 DLT is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T868 DLT?
The MOT on T868 DLT is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T868 DLT done?
T868 DLT was recorded at 126,733 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has T868 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 DLT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T868 DLT 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 T868 DLT find?
T868 DLT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front ? rear.

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