Mercedes-Benz C
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc
T972 HTRMOT history
T972 HTR is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,351 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T972 HTR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T972 HTR was last recorded at 98,351 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,222 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 129 miles
- Average per year
- 2,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,351 miles
- 2025 – 98,222 miles
- 2024 – 97,796 miles
- 2023 – 97,509 miles
- 2022 – 97,314 miles
- 2021 – 96,570 miles
- 2020 – 95,397 miles
- 2019 – 94,387 miles
- 2018 – 91,785 miles
- 2017 – 89,787 miles
- 2016 – 87,637 miles
- 2015 – 84,218 miles
- 2014 – 80,978 miles
- 2013 – 79,337 miles
- 2012 – 76,714 miles
- 2011 – 74,938 miles
- 2010 – 72,945 miles
- 2009 – 70,654 miles
- 2008 – 68,911 miles
- 2007 – 61,154 miles
- 2006 – 52,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,351 miles
- MinorNearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,351 miles (+129)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,351 miles
- Test number
- 322888135727
- MinorNearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass98,222 miles (+426)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 98,222 miles
- Test number
- 147137193864
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass97,796 miles (+287)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 97,796 miles
- Test number
- 149049177422
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass97,509 miles (+195)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 552550645429
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass97,314 miles (+744)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 97,314 miles
- Test number
- 264487040276
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass96,570 miles (+1,173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 96,570 miles
- Test number
- 778402860996
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass95,397 miles (+1,010)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 95,397 miles
- Test number
- 817516192660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,387 miles (+2,602)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,387 miles
- Test number
- 665836819066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,785 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,785 miles
- Test number
- 942742155881
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,787 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,787 miles
- Test number
- 639781148429
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail89,782 miles (+2,145)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,782 miles
- Test number
- 624184051531
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor section (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor section (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass87,637 miles (+3,419)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,637 miles
- Test number
- 196320795730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,218 miles (+3,240)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,218 miles
- Test number
- 997502095022
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass80,978 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,978 miles
- Test number
- 265827884026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,337 miles (+2,623)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,337 miles
- Test number
- 748699093094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,714 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 76,714 miles
- Test number
- 257412902444
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,938 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,938 miles
- Test number
- 265161701184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass72,945 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 72,945 miles
- Test number
- 263073200498
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,654 miles (+1,743)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,654 miles
- Test number
- 623568499019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,911 miles (+7,757)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,911 miles
- Test number
- 801799298085
- NoteRear seat cover prevents full inspection of rear seat belt
- NoteRear tyres getting thin
Pass61,154 miles (+8,899)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 61,154 miles
- Test number
- 101521407102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,255 miles
- Test number
- 273564306141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,255 miles1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,255 miles
- Test number
- 672153406143
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about T972 HTR
- Does T972 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T972 HTR is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T972 HTR?
- The MOT on T972 HTR is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T972 HTR done?
- T972 HTR was recorded at 98,351 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
- Has T972 HTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T972 HTR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on T972 HTR 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 T972 HTR find?
- T972 HTR passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.
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