Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc
400 RCMOT history
400 RC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 86,735 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,159 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 400 RC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
400 RC was last recorded at 86,735 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,643 miles · 27 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 92 miles
- Average per year
- 2,159 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,735 miles
- 2024 – 86,643 miles
- 2020 – 86,257 miles
- 2018 – 84,128 miles
- 2017 – 73,159 miles
- 2016 – 66,615 miles
- 2015 – 62,053 miles
- 2014 – 58,159 miles
- 2013 – 56,334 miles
- 2012 – 54,389 miles
- 2011 – 52,910 miles
- 2010 – 51,364 miles
- 2009 – 50,005 miles
- 2008 – 48,149 miles
- 2007 – 46,368 miles
- 2006 – 44,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,735 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,735 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 756639945457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,643 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 86,643 miles
- Test number
- 843904481526
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 343993935097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 86,257 miles
- Test number
- 998489160710
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail86,257 miles (+2,129)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,257 miles
- Test number
- 453490418143
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,128 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,128 miles
- Test number
- 656853210024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,123 miles (+10,964)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 228726377264
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose perished (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose perished (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,159 miles
- Test number
- 443162644853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,159 miles (+6,544)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,159 miles
- Test number
- 749183688002
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,615 miles (+4,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,615 miles
- Test number
- 119406865365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres smooth on inner edges
- AdvisoryN/s washer jet not working
Pass62,053 miles (+3,894)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,053 miles
- Test number
- 947430055177
- NoteFuel hose in o/s/r wheelarch heavily perished
Pass58,159 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 58,159 miles
- Test number
- 398449524110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,334 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,334 miles
- Test number
- 928028143113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,389 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,389 miles
- Test number
- 979093952100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,383 miles (+1,473)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,383 miles
- Test number
- 449185342181
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,910 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 52,910 miles
- Test number
- 966079021185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,364 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 51,364 miles
- Test number
- 642621310193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,005 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 50,005 miles
- Test number
- 893209639180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,981 miles (+1,832)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,981 miles
- Test number
- 700884739194
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre & slowly losing pressure.
Fail48,149 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,149 miles
- Test number
- 771515138121
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass48,149 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,149 miles
- Test number
- 874305238134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,368 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,368 miles
- Test number
- 230217217111
- NoteMovement in both front wheels.
Fail46,368 miles (+1,644)2 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,368 miles
- Test number
- 280317417117
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteMovement in front both front wheels.
Pass44,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,724 miles
- Test number
- 210637236130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,724 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,724 miles
- Test number
- 653637236175
- Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about 400 RC
- What vehicle is registration 400 RC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 400 RC on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 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 400 RC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 400 RC is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 400 RC?
- The MOT on 400 RC is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 400 RC done?
- 400 RC was recorded at 86,735 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,159 miles a year.
- Has 400 RC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 400 RC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on 400 RC 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 400 RC find?
- 400 RC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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