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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T976 NLBMOT history

T976 NLB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
104,353 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T976 NLB
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T976 NLB was last recorded at 104,353 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 4,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2018: 66,197 miles, lower than 67,736 miles on 27 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,591 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,762 miles
Average per year
2,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,353 miles
  • 2024 – 99,591 miles
  • 2023 – 94,707 miles
  • 2022 – 90,736 miles
  • 2021 – 79,520 miles
  • 2020 – 67,025 miles
  • 2019 – 66,543 miles
  • 2018 – 66,197 miles
  • 2017 – 67,736 miles
  • 2016 – 65,282 miles
  • 2015 – 64,832 miles
  • 2014 – 64,281 miles
  • 2013 – 62,976 miles
  • 2012 – 60,800 miles
  • 2011 – 59,081 miles
  • 2010 – 55,747 miles
  • 2008 – 53,174 miles
  • 2007 – 50,876 miles
  • 2006 – 48,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,353 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,353 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    300655094105
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    996595948709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail99,591 miles (+4,884)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    562836248897
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    447186001834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,707 miles (+3,971)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    118985440619
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,736 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,736 miles
    Test number
    285306991173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,706 miles (+11,186)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    575909296538
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass79,520 miles (+71)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    134095305976
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail79,449 miles (+12,424)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    470902448640
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass67,025 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    344877553888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,543 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,543 miles
    Test number
    668246668950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,197 miles (-1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    126930254833
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,736 miles (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    752904887635
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,282 miles
    Test number
    722904457503
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail65,281 miles (+449)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    699996843054
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass64,832 miles (+551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,832 miles
    Test number
    168824765001
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass64,281 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    728664764079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    225356753046
    • NoteWIPERS SLOW

  19. Fail62,976 miles (+2,176)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    826486453073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteWIPERS SLOW

  20. Pass60,800 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    119599412016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,081 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    757479841082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass59,081 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    777299441095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,747 miles (+2,573)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    831103640097
    • DangerousBRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING WHEN BRAKE APPLIED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass53,174 miles (+2,298)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,174 miles
    Test number
    601178128204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass50,876 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    644945417239
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    341013016203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T976 NLB

Does T976 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T976 NLB expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T976 NLB?
The MOT on T976 NLB expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T976 NLB done?
T976 NLB was recorded at 104,353 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 2,962 miles a year.
Has T976 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T976 NLB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T976 NLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T976 NLB find?
T976 NLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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