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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T913 DBYMOT history

T913 DBY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
91,688 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T913 DBY
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T913 DBY was last recorded at 91,688 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 8,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,712 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,976 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,688 miles
  • 2023 – 82,712 miles
  • 2022 – 82,602 miles
  • 2021 – 81,866 miles
  • 2020 – 79,471 miles
  • 2019 – 73,395 miles
  • 2018 – 68,552 miles
  • 2017 – 64,017 miles
  • 2016 – 59,360 miles
  • 2015 – 54,364 miles
  • 2014 – 50,068 miles
  • 2013 – 46,062 miles
  • 2012 – 42,210 miles
  • 2011 – 37,947 miles
  • 2010 – 34,248 miles
  • 2009 – 28,625 miles
  • 2008 – 24,165 miles
  • 2007 – 22,595 miles
  • 2006 – 21,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    267741419461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,674 miles (+8,962)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    452978288036
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,712 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,712 miles
    Test number
    930883545519
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage components have play

  4. Fail82,712 miles (+110)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,712 miles
    Test number
    435928719208
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage components have play

  5. Fail82,602 miles (+736)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,602 miles
    Test number
    209343968109
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure Rear seat not secure and seat belts stuck under bottom part, unable to check rear seat belts (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear bulbs flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass81,866 miles (+2,395)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    567417088350
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,471 miles (+1,931)2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    163037082114
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator tensioner noisy
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil loss from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Oil loss from rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f wing corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear to tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass77,540 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    919945682285
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail77,540 miles (+4,145)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    166954195598
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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. Pass73,395 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    988792958883
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail73,395 miles (+4,843)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    719676899080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,552 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    194230720547
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,552 miles (+4,535)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    264038042302
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NOTE! Nearside outer brake pad backing plate appears to be detached (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass64,017 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    569033025465
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s front wing corroded.

  15. Fail64,017 miles (+4,657)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    285406908918
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s front wing corroded.

  16. Pass59,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    289664985418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail59,360 miles (+4,996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    212721011647
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass54,364 miles (+4,296)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    699383565172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWiper in poor condition

  19. Pass50,068 miles (+4,006)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,068 miles
    Test number
    388978064117
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass46,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    846553063163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail46,062 miles (+3,852)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    907573563102
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note195/65r15

  22. Pass42,210 miles (+4,263)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    298366482464
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  23. Pass37,947 miles (+3,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    937461371164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,248 miles
    Test number
    784886570151
    • NoteBoth number plats in poor condition

  25. Fail34,248 miles (+5,623)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,248 miles
    Test number
    794826670124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth number plats in poor condition

  26. Pass28,625 miles (+4,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    874444179154
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass24,165 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    361080178181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,595 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    283497077483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    654761896150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T913 DBY

Does T913 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T913 DBY expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T913 DBY?
The MOT on T913 DBY expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T913 DBY done?
T913 DBY was recorded at 91,688 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has T913 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T913 DBY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T913 DBY 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 T913 DBY find?
T913 DBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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