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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

229 BCEMOT history

229 BCE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

229 BCE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,269 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
229 BCE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

229 BCE was last recorded at 86,269 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,106 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,269 miles
  • 2025 – 85,106 miles
  • 2024 – 82,636 miles
  • 2023 – 79,919 miles
  • 2022 – 77,590 miles
  • 2021 – 75,310 miles
  • 2020 – 71,766 miles
  • 2019 – 68,631 miles
  • 2018 – 64,655 miles
  • 2017 – 60,721 miles
  • 2016 – 55,458 miles
  • 2015 – 51,595 miles
  • 2014 – 48,038 miles
  • 2013 – 44,072 miles
  • 2012 – 40,907 miles
  • 2011 – 37,074 miles
  • 2010 – 34,397 miles
  • 2009 – 28,946 miles
  • 2008 – 24,296 miles
  • 2007 – 20,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,269 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,269 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    681571827887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    746597617918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,106 miles (+2,470)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    617056437234
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass82,636 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    451656711101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass79,919 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    222322675524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,590 miles (+2,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    478297367144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,310 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    821066981559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail75,310 miles (+3,544)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    553653844342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass71,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    882595077441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail71,766 miles (+3,135)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    226273292690
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,631 miles (+3,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    869403671073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass64,655 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    960712034484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,721 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    178265168071
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  14. Pass55,458 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    866270719518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,595 miles (+3,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,595 miles
    Test number
    525150245106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,038 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    625292644185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,072 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    207194553442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,907 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    437831532116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    876516221118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,074 miles (+2,677)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    758935121171
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,397 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,397 miles
    Test number
    324677340101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,946 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    424611849111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,296 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    242913938418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,165 miles
    Test number
    273655457107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 229 BCE

What vehicle is registration 229 BCE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 229 BCE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2003. 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 229 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 229 BCE is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 229 BCE?
The MOT on 229 BCE is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 229 BCE done?
229 BCE was recorded at 86,269 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has 229 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 229 BCE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 229 BCE 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 229 BCE find?
229 BCE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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