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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,799 cc

488 BOBMOT history

488 BOB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

488 BOB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,207 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 BOB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 BOB was last recorded at 99,207 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,841 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,366 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,207 miles
  • 2025 – 96,841 miles
  • 2024 – 92,761 miles
  • 2023 – 85,889 miles
  • 2022 – 85,608 miles
  • 2021 – 82,338 miles
  • 2020 – 80,320 miles
  • 2019 – 76,099 miles
  • 2018 – 71,535 miles
  • 2017 – 67,222 miles
  • 2016 – 62,287 miles
  • 2015 – 57,158 miles
  • 2014 – 52,769 miles
  • 2013 – 48,891 miles
  • 2012 – 44,782 miles
  • 2011 – 39,710 miles
  • 2010 – 36,926 miles
  • 2009 – 34,948 miles
  • 2008 – 33,424 miles
  • 2007 – 29,953 miles
  • 2006 – 27,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,207 miles (+2,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    472151627663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,841 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    109068983420
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,761 miles (+6,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,761 miles
    Test number
    507891303004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,889 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    906070735418
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass85,608 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    740116222029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,338 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    146528650393
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,291 miles (+1,971)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,291 miles
    Test number
    739683331250
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,320 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    172709636083
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass76,099 miles (+4,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,099 miles
    Test number
    222678913187
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass71,535 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    400717374528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,222 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,222 miles
    Test number
    316576084350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,287 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    898104641030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,158 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    608512755038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,769 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    957633354012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,891 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    227350053069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,782 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    927533562095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,710 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,710 miles
    Test number
    479134561086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,926 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    942670300140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,948 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,948 miles
    Test number
    863523799064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,424 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    292400418440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,953 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    570970527150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    283402686249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 488 BOB

What vehicle is registration 488 BOB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 BOB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2000. 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 488 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 BOB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 BOB?
The MOT on 488 BOB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488 BOB done?
488 BOB was recorded at 99,207 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has 488 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 BOB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 488 BOB 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 488 BOB find?
488 BOB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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