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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T974 DLTMOT history

T974 DLT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,009 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 DLT was last recorded at 90,009 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,004 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,009 miles
  • 2024 – 88,331 miles
  • 2023 – 86,643 miles
  • 2022 – 85,302 miles
  • 2021 – 83,036 miles
  • 2020 – 82,141 miles
  • 2019 – 80,701 miles
  • 2018 – 79,855 miles
  • 2017 – 78,018 miles
  • 2016 – 75,663 miles
  • 2015 – 72,147 miles
  • 2014 – 71,179 miles
  • 2013 – 69,894 miles
  • 2012 – 68,028 miles
  • 2011 – 66,042 miles
  • 2010 – 63,174 miles
  • 2009 – 58,404 miles
  • 2008 – 53,838 miles
  • 2007 – 48,815 miles
  • 2006 – 44,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both sides front wings slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,009 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    810402982497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressed

  2. Fail90,004 miles (+1,673)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    153962168762
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressed

  3. Pass88,331 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,331 miles
    Test number
    861534865161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slight corrosion

  4. Fail88,256 miles (+1,613)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    796221157666
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slight corrosion

  5. Pass86,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    859743128999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slightly corroded

  6. Fail86,643 miles (+1,341)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    146383701887
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wings slightly corroded

  7. Pass85,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    319098783710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,302 miles (+2,266)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    147579426005
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,036 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    235906346437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass82,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    914802584607
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,141 miles (+1,440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    314947640736
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass80,701 miles (+846)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,701 miles
    Test number
    523620314994
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides approx 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    495671517100
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail79,855 miles (+1,837)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    370988235025
    • FailureFuel hose excessively damaged around tank (7.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass78,018 miles (+2,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    574219080101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass75,663 miles (+3,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    428516592758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,147 miles (+968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    446291835121
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank breather hose badly perished/cracking

  18. Pass71,179 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,179 miles
    Test number
    257346534184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,894 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    398423633117
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass69,894 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    747293133153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    499585332165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,028 miles (+1,986)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    926935332127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass66,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    159256241113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,038 miles (+2,864)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    887736441109
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass63,174 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    994457230117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,404 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    732608339135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,838 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    253630248447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass48,815 miles (+4,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    630214037192
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  29. Pass44,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    533265136129
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T974 DLT

Does T974 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 DLT is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T974 DLT?
The MOT on T974 DLT is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 DLT done?
T974 DLT was recorded at 90,009 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has T974 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 DLT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T974 DLT 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 T974 DLT find?
T974 DLT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; brake pad warning light on when brake pedal pressed.

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