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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

4538 FDMOT history

4538 FD is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 63,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

4538 FD red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,457 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4538 FD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4538 FD was last recorded at 63,457 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,324 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,133 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,457 miles
  • 2025 – 62,324 miles
  • 2024 – 60,191 miles
  • 2023 – 57,621 miles
  • 2022 – 54,517 miles
  • 2021 – 51,030 miles
  • 2020 – 48,470 miles
  • 2019 – 44,573 miles
  • 2018 – 40,875 miles
  • 2017 – 36,367 miles
  • 2016 – 30,715 miles
  • 2015 – 30,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,457 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    722011225482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,324 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    880629364787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail62,324 miles (+2,133)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    769409583847
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,191 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    519657225149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,621 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    429965828472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,517 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    524352987195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,030 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    802962083390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,470 miles (+3,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    338751790618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,573 miles (+3,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    739097948558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,875 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    575366428918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,367 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,367 miles
    Test number
    666301433866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass30,715 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    358112503011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    263004228933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4538 FD

What vehicle is registration 4538 FD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4538 FD on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2012. 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 4538 FD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4538 FD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4538 FD?
The MOT on 4538 FD is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4538 FD done?
4538 FD was recorded at 63,457 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has 4538 FD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4538 FD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 4538 FD 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 4538 FD find?
4538 FD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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