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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T885 DBDMOT history

T885 DBD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,343 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 DBD was last recorded at 83,343 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,341 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,343 miles
  • 2024 – 82,658 miles
  • 2023 – 80,966 miles
  • 2022 – 77,361 miles
  • 2021 – 76,340 miles
  • 2020 – 75,381 miles
  • 2018 – 71,314 miles
  • 2017 – 62,378 miles
  • 2016 – 57,248 miles
  • 2015 – 50,197 miles
  • 2013 – 49,098 miles
  • 2012 – 46,080 miles
  • 2011 – 45,880 miles
  • 2010 – 45,215 miles
  • 2009 – 44,077 miles
  • 2008 – 41,666 miles
  • 2007 – 38,625 miles
  • 2006 – 35,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear of offside outer sill areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,343 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    150745269388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear of offside outer sill area

  2. Fail83,341 miles (+683)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,341 miles
    Test number
    758048781631
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the rear of offside outer sill area

  3. Pass82,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    990589741130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail82,658 miles (+1,692)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    856317902722
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass80,966 miles (+3,605)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    354726257849
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass77,361 miles (+1,021)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    199343029419
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    371233856589
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,340 miles (+959)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    384171960016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    997749871368
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,381 miles (+4,067)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,381 miles
    Test number
    969555528684
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,314 miles (+8,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    908815950285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,378 miles (+5,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    933919121040
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass57,248 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,248 miles
    Test number
    688469666229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,197 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    158851011521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,098 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    358358333043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,080 miles (+200)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    457261962048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront under body covers fitted restricted view of some components
    • NoteWater marks in rear no. plate

  17. Pass45,880 miles (+665)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    829742361017
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear pads worn.

  18. Pass45,215 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    903794450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,077 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,077 miles
    Test number
    830300559063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,666 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    523819748014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,625 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,625 miles
    Test number
    872343757022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    360889936051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 DBD

Does T885 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 DBD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T885 DBD?
The MOT on T885 DBD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T885 DBD done?
T885 DBD was recorded at 83,343 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,412 miles a year.
Has T885 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 DBD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T885 DBD 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 T885 DBD find?
T885 DBD passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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