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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T980 RCFMOT history

T980 RCF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,167 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 RCF was last recorded at 131,167 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,174 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,993 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,167 miles
  • 2025 – 126,174 miles
  • 2024 – 119,632 miles
  • 2023 – 113,301 miles
  • 2022 – 105,750 miles
  • 2021 – 100,322 miles
  • 2020 – 94,567 miles
  • 2019 – 88,594 miles
  • 2018 – 80,593 miles
  • 2017 – 72,939 miles
  • 2016 – 65,219 miles
  • 2015 – 57,405 miles
  • 2014 – 51,304 miles
  • 2013 – 44,681 miles
  • 2012 – 40,709 miles
  • 2011 – 37,444 miles
  • 2010 – 30,561 miles
  • 2009 – 24,419 miles
  • 2008 – 20,223 miles
  • 2007 – 19,309 miles
  • 2006 – 18,351 miles
  • 2005 – 16,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,167 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,167 miles (+4,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,167 miles
    Test number
    681805515513
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,174 miles (+6,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    133261852863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,632 miles (+6,331)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    387748987795
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,301 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,301 miles
    Test number
    485451215159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,750 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    946737015150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,322 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,322 miles
    Test number
    921740419089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,567 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    580389145438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,594 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    923593716588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,593 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    273842403540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,569 miles (+7,630)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    817122361445
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass72,939 miles (+7,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    514225590906
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts lazy

  12. Pass65,219 miles (+7,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,219 miles
    Test number
    149119944178
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak to rear diff output shaft seals , rear diff oil should be checked

  13. Pass57,405 miles (+214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    599061505275
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perishing in tread

  14. Fail57,191 miles (+5,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    625730695128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass51,304 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    109416694174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,092 miles (+6,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    577765374166
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass44,681 miles (+3,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    949556283166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail40,709 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    316748652176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,709 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    628418452107
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    585423651151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,444 miles (+6,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    259633951454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,561 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,561 miles
    Test number
    962773270166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,419 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,419 miles
    Test number
    591623969101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,223 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,223 miles
    Test number
    323386478189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,309 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,309 miles
    Test number
    514080777126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,351 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    811813876128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    16,401 miles
    Test number
    242015365411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 RCF

Does T980 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 RCF is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 RCF?
The MOT on T980 RCF is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 RCF done?
T980 RCF was recorded at 131,167 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has T980 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 RCF has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T980 RCF 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 T980 RCF find?
T980 RCF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses; brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 1 more.

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