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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

23 JANMOT history

23 JAN is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

23 JAN red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,905 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 JAN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 JAN was last recorded at 98,905 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,461 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,444 miles
Average per year
5,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,905 miles
  • 2025 – 94,461 miles
  • 2024 – 90,777 miles
  • 2023 – 87,788 miles
  • 2022 – 74,477 miles
  • 2021 – 60,708 miles
  • 2020 – 55,711 miles
  • 2019 – 50,089 miles
  • 2018 – 42,619 miles
  • 2017 – 40,426 miles
  • 2016 – 37,378 miles
  • 2015 – 33,989 miles
  • 2014 – 26,496 miles
  • 2013 – 21,523 miles
  • 2012 – 19,169 miles
  • 2011 – 15,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear backplates corroded
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front and rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front door mirror side repeater deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,905 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    133012857365
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail98,904 miles (+4,443)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    764429918934
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass94,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    604530975650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,461 miles (+3,684)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    270122729846
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    984518455986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,775 miles (+2,987)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    174711242272
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    641930415719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,788 miles (+13,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    338091072294
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both rear bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    261667691363
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,477 miles (+13,769)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    900542151591
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,708 miles (+4,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    112470979325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,711 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    271279469601
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded

  13. Fail55,710 miles (+5,621)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    190259630324
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low effort
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded

  14. Pass50,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    140511543727
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded

  15. Fail50,089 miles (+7,470)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,089 miles
    Test number
    103516803942
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly /pads low
    • AdvisoryRear exh shield insecure

  16. Pass42,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    193128291842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads surface cracking

  17. Fail42,619 miles (+2,193)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,619 miles
    Test number
    417288940650
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads surface cracking

  18. Pass40,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    479469430949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront door mirror side repeater deteriorated

  19. Fail40,426 miles (+3,048)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,426 miles
    Test number
    799721427556
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront door mirror side repeater deteriorated

  20. Pass37,378 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    483177085553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,989 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    165320445484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  22. Fail33,989 miles (+7,493)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    816720245014
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteRear tyyre treads low

  23. Pass26,496 miles (+4,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    817746034064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass21,523 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,523 miles
    Test number
    406593243066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,169 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,169 miles
    Test number
    445043052078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,101 miles (+3,366)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    297816342011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass15,735 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,735 miles
    Test number
    869479441028
    • NoteFront tyre treads low[edges]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre ttread low[3.oo mm]

Questions about 23 JAN

What vehicle is registration 23 JAN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 JAN on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2008. 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 23 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 JAN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 JAN?
The MOT on 23 JAN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 JAN done?
23 JAN was recorded at 98,905 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,581 miles a year.
Has 23 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 JAN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 23 JAN 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 23 JAN find?
23 JAN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; both rear backplates corroded, and 1 more.

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