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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T981 DNHMOT history

T981 DNH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
156,189 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 DNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 DNH was last recorded at 156,189 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,103 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
2,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,189 miles
  • 2023 – 156,103 miles
  • 2022 – 156,018 miles
  • 2021 – 155,866 miles
  • 2020 – 155,553 miles
  • 2019 – 155,118 miles
  • 2018 – 154,338 miles
  • 2017 – 154,093 miles
  • 2016 – 153,967 miles
  • 2015 – 153,957 miles
  • 2014 – 153,947 miles
  • 2013 – 153,867 miles
  • 2012 – 153,679 miles
  • 2011 – 144,608 miles
  • 2010 – 135,826 miles
  • 2009 – 127,765 miles
  • 2008 – 122,227 miles
  • 2007 – 118,312 miles
  • 2006 – 115,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,189 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,189 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    301632593525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,103 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,103 miles
    Test number
    289829903765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,100 miles (+82)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,100 miles
    Test number
    702606258534
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens severely damages/ broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass156,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    555888987690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,018 miles (+152)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    624458919497
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,866 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    284789910541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Fail155,864 miles (+311)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,864 miles
    Test number
    288158116682
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all over on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all over on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass155,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,553 miles
    Test number
    411608550268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,550 miles (+432)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,550 miles
    Test number
    768456624864
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass155,118 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    417822332228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass154,338 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,338 miles
    Test number
    274477381872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,093 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,093 miles
    Test number
    101109885090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,967 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,967 miles
    Test number
    222558156060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass153,957 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,957 miles
    Test number
    298830705422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,947 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    153,947 miles
    Test number
    187515814169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  16. Pass153,867 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,867 miles
    Test number
    867709203116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass153,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    153,679 miles
    Test number
    157301092071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail153,679 miles (+9,071)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,679 miles
    Test number
    236971692034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass144,608 miles (+8,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    144,608 miles
    Test number
    797199891068
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass135,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    311934710113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,826 miles (+8,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    464254410169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass127,765 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    242127009175
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail127,765 miles (+5,538)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    212957309185
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass122,227 miles (+3,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,227 miles
    Test number
    271679218443
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  25. Pass118,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    118,312 miles
    Test number
    263187117424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,312 miles (+3,094)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,312 miles
    Test number
    913097717196
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass115,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    313035216185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 DNH

Does T981 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 DNH expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 DNH?
The MOT on T981 DNH expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 DNH done?
T981 DNH was recorded at 156,189 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
Has T981 DNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 DNH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T981 DNH 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 T981 DNH find?
T981 DNH passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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