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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 2,299 cc

22 CEAMOT history

22 CEA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 250,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
250,670 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 CEA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 CEA was last recorded at 250,670 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,666 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,670 miles
  • 2025 – 247,238 miles
  • 2024 – 244,416 miles
  • 2023 – 241,773 miles
  • 2022 – 239,187 miles
  • 2021 – 237,621 miles
  • 2019 – 235,986 miles
  • 2018 – 233,692 miles
  • 2017 – 229,981 miles
  • 2015 – 227,516 miles
  • 2014 – 217,334 miles
  • 2013 – 213,032 miles
  • 2012 – 208,142 miles
  • 2011 – 202,088 miles
  • 2010 – 197,673 miles
  • 2009 – 197,475 miles
  • 2008 – 194,643 miles
  • 2006 – 183,208 miles
  • 2005 – 175,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,670 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,670 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    250,670 miles
    Test number
    947999171282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail250,666 miles (+3,428)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,666 miles
    Test number
    393934275700
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass247,238 miles (+2,822)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    247,238 miles
    Test number
    852677837135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive PAS Reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass244,416 miles (+2,643)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    244,416 miles
    Test number
    712282001326
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass241,773 miles (+2,586)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    241,773 miles
    Test number
    698060169757
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass239,187 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    239,187 miles
    Test number
    930696212220
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm front bush's perishing

  7. Pass237,621 miles (+1,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    237,621 miles
    Test number
    633448679079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge Tread Area, Tyre Slightly Worn, And Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Linkages Has Slight Play

  8. Pass235,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    235,986 miles
    Test number
    306982213233
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Non structural corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail235,986 miles (+2,294)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,986 miles
    Test number
    555025041838
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Non structural corrosion to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass233,692 miles (+3,711)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    233,692 miles
    Test number
    906525703315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake hose's perished
    • AdvisoryFront steering joints damp with oil
    • AdvisoryRear flexy brake hose's perished
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted

  11. Pass229,981 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    229,981 miles
    Test number
    342513658458
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail229,963 miles (+2,447)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,963 miles
    Test number
    498409545365
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes perished

  13. Pass227,516 miles (+10,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    227,516 miles
    Test number
    335636915485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre pressure low

  14. Pass217,334 miles (+4,302)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    217,334 miles
    Test number
    459473634245
    • NoteBoth front shock dust covers insecure
    • NoteEngine damp with oil
    • NoteNearside front headlight stone chipped

  15. Pass213,032 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    213,032 miles
    Test number
    628295333225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass208,142 miles (+6,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    208,142 miles
    Test number
    929952742276
    • NoteSill kit fitted
    • NoteSmall blow rear box

  17. Pass202,088 miles (+4,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    202,088 miles
    Test number
    308601901297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass197,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    197,673 miles
    Test number
    961404820213
    • NoteFront tyres worn outer edge

  19. Fail197,673 miles (+198)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,673 miles
    Test number
    660784820274
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres worn outer edge

  20. Fail197,475 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,475 miles
    Test number
    373629919243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass197,475 miles (+2,832)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    197,475 miles
    Test number
    584409119287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass194,643 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    194,643 miles
    Test number
    800134668350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass191,202 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    191,202 miles
    Test number
    984805038025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass183,208 miles (+7,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    183,208 miles
    Test number
    954027946394
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass175,258 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    175,258 miles
    Test number
    591430955317
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 22 CEA

What vehicle is registration 22 CEA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 CEA on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 22 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 CEA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 CEA?
The MOT on 22 CEA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 CEA done?
22 CEA was recorded at 250,670 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
Has 22 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 CEA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 22 CEA 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 22 CEA find?
22 CEA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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