Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
T996 CGTMOT history
T996 CGT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 74,228 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 CGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 CGT was last recorded at 74,228 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Jan 2014: 53,166 miles, lower than 54,710 miles on 16 Feb 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,227 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,228 miles
- 2024 – 71,525 miles
- 2023 – 71,385 miles
- 2022 – 71,340 miles
- 2021 – 67,518 miles
- 2020 – 65,233 miles
- 2019 – 62,510 miles
- 2018 – 61,126 miles
- 2017 – 59,457 miles
- 2016 – 58,013 miles
- 2015 – 57,286 miles
- 2014 – 53,166 miles
- 2013 – 54,710 miles
- 2012 – 53,341 miles
- 2011 – 51,256 miles
- 2010 – 48,334 miles
- 2009 – 45,873 miles
- 2008 – 44,202 miles
- 2007 – 42,223 miles
- 2006 – 39,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,228 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,228 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 74,228 miles
- Test number
- 524336867967
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,227 miles (+2,702)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,227 miles
- Test number
- 126113748924
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,525 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,525 miles
- Test number
- 287911599696
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,525 miles (+140)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,525 miles
- Test number
- 269714691894
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,385 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 71,385 miles
- Test number
- 561584977154
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,340 miles (+3,822)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 71,340 miles
- Test number
- 167320030743
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,518 miles (+90)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 67,518 miles
- Test number
- 260593882171
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail67,428 miles (+2,195)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,428 miles
- Test number
- 634165700600
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,233 miles
- Test number
- 794620311502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,233 miles (+797)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,233 miles
- Test number
- 196072552627
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass64,436 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 64,436 miles
- Test number
- 175184519041
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,510 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,510 miles
- Test number
- 290829170965
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,126 miles
- Test number
- 237421822948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,126 miles (+1,669)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,126 miles
- Test number
- 671358662075
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,457 miles (+1,444)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,457 miles
- Test number
- 172021058473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,013 miles (+727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 58,013 miles
- Test number
- 902081122892
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads getting low
Pass57,286 miles (+4,120)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,286 miles
- Test number
- 247592755019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,166 miles (-1,544)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 53,166 miles
- Test number
- 158324124419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,710 miles (+1,369)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,710 miles
- Test number
- 726967443031
- NoteBoth n/sr and o/r brake hoses cracking
Pass53,341 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,341 miles
- Test number
- 495677642080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,256 miles (+2,922)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 51,256 miles
- Test number
- 848209931002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 48,334 miles
- Test number
- 370811440057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,334 miles (+2,461)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,334 miles
- Test number
- 821991140003
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,873 miles (+1,671)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 45,873 miles
- Test number
- 762283449054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,202 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,202 miles
- Test number
- 224330458005
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass44,202 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 44,202 miles
- Test number
- 863340358046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass42,223 miles (+3,112)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,223 miles
- Test number
- 311908647081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,111 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,111 miles
- Test number
- 502573356053
- NoteDeteriation in exhaust system
Questions about T996 CGT
- Does T996 CGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 CGT is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T996 CGT?
- The MOT on T996 CGT is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T996 CGT done?
- T996 CGT was recorded at 74,228 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
- Has T996 CGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 CGT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T996 CGT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T996 CGT find?
- T996 CGT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.
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