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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

T88 LAUMOT history

T88 LAU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,363 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 LAU was last recorded at 82,363 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,363 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,363 miles
  • 2025 – 78,334 miles
  • 2024 – 73,925 miles
  • 2023 – 70,354 miles
  • 2022 – 70,330 miles
  • 2021 – 62,232 miles
  • 2020 – 56,786 miles
  • 2019 – 53,213 miles
  • 2018 – 48,215 miles
  • 2017 – 43,913 miles
  • 2016 – 39,701 miles
  • 2015 – 35,600 miles
  • 2014 – 30,681 miles
  • 2013 – 27,060 miles
  • 2012 – 21,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,363 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear of vehicle to o/s rear brake hose corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,363 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    461554974579
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear of vehicle to o/s rear brake hose corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail82,363 miles (+4,029)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    207151724366
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose behind road wheel in inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear of vehicle to o/s rear brake hose corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass78,334 miles (+4,409)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    912838932025
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass73,925 miles (+3,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,925 miles
    Test number
    904338568521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above rear sub-frame to o/s rear hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,354 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    441470491097
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail70,330 miles (+8,098)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    339568223900
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across rear upper been greased over (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass62,232 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    441358150713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edge
  8. Fail62,230 miles (+5,444)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    338520760547
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts in sidewall through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,786 miles (+3,573)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    976913713710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,213 miles (+4,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    985609023116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass48,215 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    254417959358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass43,913 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,913 miles
    Test number
    424409800393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHeavy wear both front brake discs
  13. Pass39,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    521006201531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,701 miles (+4,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    920246326710
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,600 miles (+4,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    587381985101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy wear both front brake discs
  16. Pass30,681 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    667834584180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,060 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,060 miles
    Test number
    417809573170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    178550782111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T88 LAU

Does T88 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 LAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 LAU?
The MOT on T88 LAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 LAU done?
T88 LAU was recorded at 82,363 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has T88 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 LAU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 LAU 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 T88 LAU find?
T88 LAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner position light not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 1 more.

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