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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,397 cc

20 STAMOT history

20 STA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

20 STA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,604 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 STA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 STA was last recorded at 148,604 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,974 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,604 miles
  • 2024 – 145,974 miles
  • 2023 – 143,148 miles
  • 2022 – 142,159 miles
  • 2021 – 140,864 miles
  • 2020 – 139,691 miles
  • 2019 – 137,887 miles
  • 2018 – 134,957 miles
  • 2017 – 131,526 miles
  • 2016 – 126,576 miles
  • 2015 – 121,325 miles
  • 2014 – 116,679 miles
  • 2013 – 113,366 miles
  • 2012 – 109,111 miles
  • 2011 – 102,126 miles
  • 2010 – 93,872 miles
  • 2009 – 84,963 miles
  • 2008 – 76,458 miles
  • 2007 – 63,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,604 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront off side wheel arch inner side corroded
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame mounting areas corroded x2

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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Body panels corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play inner steering arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,604 miles (+2,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,604 miles
    Test number
    857022383901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront off side wheel arch inner side corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame mounting areas corroded x2

  2. Pass145,974 miles (+2,826)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    361343002183
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side rear jacking points corroded

  3. Pass143,148 miles (+989)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,148 miles
    Test number
    246880064927
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side rear under sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass142,159 miles (+1,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,159 miles
    Test number
    662170739632
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,864 miles (+1,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,864 miles
    Test number
    257011122782
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear body panels corroded

  6. Pass139,691 miles (+1,804)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,691 miles
    Test number
    852901003826
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panels corroded all around

  7. Pass137,887 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,887 miles
    Test number
    566881241823
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear upper subframe both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panels corroded

  8. Pass134,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,957 miles
    Test number
    556992774569
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joints have slight movement

  9. Fail134,957 miles (+3,431)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,957 miles
    Test number
    922824402195
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joints have slight movement

  10. Pass131,526 miles (+4,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    890749341247
    • AdvisoryBody panels corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have play
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay inner steering arms

  11. Pass126,576 miles (+5,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    866023929959
    • AdvisoryBody panels corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

  12. Pass121,325 miles (+4,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,325 miles
    Test number
    602530103507
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay inner steering arms
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  13. Pass116,679 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    299644014377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    328179783244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,366 miles (+4,255)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    125107683247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,111 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    379341892217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,091 miles (+6,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,091 miles
    Test number
    347409682461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,126 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    148288111376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,872 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,872 miles
    Test number
    584057700334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,963 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    923803699216
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass84,963 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    980873999239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,458 miles (+12,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    430525398287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,852 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,852 miles
    Test number
    573236657183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,670 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    734785447159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    264152346423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 STA

What vehicle is registration 20 STA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 STA on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 STA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 20 STA?
The MOT on 20 STA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 STA done?
20 STA was recorded at 148,604 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has 20 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 STA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on 20 STA 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 20 STA find?
20 STA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; front off side wheel arch inner side corroded, and 1 more.

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