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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T921 NLKMOT history

T921 NLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
134,057 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T921 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T921 NLK was last recorded at 134,057 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,241 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,816 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,057 miles
  • 2024 – 132,241 miles
  • 2023 – 129,559 miles
  • 2022 – 127,544 miles
  • 2021 – 126,100 miles
  • 2020 – 123,892 miles
  • 2019 – 121,806 miles
  • 2018 – 118,877 miles
  • 2017 – 116,765 miles
  • 2016 – 113,562 miles
  • 2015 – 111,002 miles
  • 2014 – 107,605 miles
  • 2013 – 104,295 miles
  • 2012 – 101,114 miles
  • 2011 – 98,165 miles
  • 2010 – 95,199 miles
  • 2009 – 92,022 miles
  • 2008 – 89,365 miles
  • 2007 – 82,915 miles
  • 2006 – 76,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,057 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and in rear arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,057 miles (+1,816)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    276369296084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and in rear arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    795216888938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail132,241 miles (+2,682)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    656212156512
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,559 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    244457083946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,556 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,556 miles
    Test number
    865101841233
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,553 miles (+2,009)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    615031710116
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour ALL FOUR (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,544 miles (+1,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    816839284005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ( has slight lift ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,100 miles (+2,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,100 miles
    Test number
    788901186417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded

  9. Pass123,892 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    838980347619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,806 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    752656389340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,877 miles (+2,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,877 miles
    Test number
    280644256830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is slightly corroded

  12. Pass116,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    121687352724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail116,765 miles (+3,203)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    462953661619
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass113,562 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,562 miles
    Test number
    142917990707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,002 miles (+3,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    276739574413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to felxi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass107,605 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,605 miles
    Test number
    689053534276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,295 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    658744833231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,114 miles (+2,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    526347722211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass98,165 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    478408821271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,199 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    564490430274
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass95,199 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    713590830280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    983067439234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,022 miles (+2,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    110426539281
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass89,365 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,365 miles
    Test number
    991490548205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,915 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    180570847293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,685 miles
    Test number
    491727036265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T921 NLK

Does T921 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T921 NLK expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T921 NLK?
The MOT on T921 NLK expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T921 NLK done?
T921 NLK was recorded at 134,057 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has T921 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T921 NLK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T921 NLK 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 T921 NLK find?
T921 NLK failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and in rear arch area, and 2 more.

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