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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,996 cc

23 NPHMOT history

23 NPH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

23 NPH silver 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,049 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 NPH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 NPH was last recorded at 196,049 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,878 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,171 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,049 miles
  • 2024 – 191,878 miles
  • 2023 – 185,594 miles
  • 2022 – 175,968 miles
  • 2021 – 171,809 miles
  • 2020 – 165,095 miles
  • 2019 – 160,702 miles
  • 2018 – 155,104 miles
  • 2017 – 152,257 miles
  • 2016 – 150,944 miles
  • 2015 – 147,505 miles
  • 2014 – 143,947 miles
  • 2013 – 140,515 miles
  • 2012 – 135,990 miles
  • 2011 – 131,676 miles
  • 2010 – 127,072 miles
  • 2009 – 122,314 miles
  • 2008 – 117,516 miles
  • 2007 – 112,397 miles
  • 2006 – 107,685 miles
  • 2005 – 102,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,049 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer wheel arch panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,049 miles
    Test number
    807802703696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail196,049 miles (+4,171)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,049 miles
    Test number
    846776934958
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,878 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    191,878 miles
    Test number
    733624768280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

  4. Fail191,877 miles (+6,283)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,877 miles
    Test number
    261851466726
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to end of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass185,594 miles (+9,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    185,594 miles
    Test number
    981582835207
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s front wing corroded

  6. Pass175,968 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    316560006265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,809 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,809 miles
    Test number
    598215899561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,095 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,095 miles
    Test number
    927768587137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,702 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    403846210365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,104 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,104 miles
    Test number
    572973021019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,257 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    152,257 miles
    Test number
    195420871306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,944 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    537616192358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,505 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,505 miles
    Test number
    501897617468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,947 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    247206034365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,515 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    255679533304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,990 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    459691942465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,676 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    131,676 miles
    Test number
    345031441313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    244291440387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail127,072 miles (+4,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    282871440309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass122,314 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    102538539305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,516 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    160883848392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass112,397 miles (+4,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    112,397 miles
    Test number
    944165837357
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
    • 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. Pass107,685 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    107,685 miles
    Test number
    450296436414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    102,828 miles
    Test number
    464887935347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 NPH

What vehicle is registration 23 NPH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 NPH on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 1998. 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 NPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 NPH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 23 NPH?
The MOT on 23 NPH is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 NPH done?
23 NPH was recorded at 196,049 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has 23 NPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 NPH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 23 NPH 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 NPH find?
23 NPH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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