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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

491 AHOMOT history

491 AHO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

491 AHO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,608 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
491 AHO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

491 AHO was last recorded at 95,608 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 9,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,397 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,211 miles
Average per year
8,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,608 miles
  • 2025 – 86,397 miles
  • 2024 – 79,792 miles
  • 2023 – 69,430 miles
  • 2022 – 62,040 miles
  • 2021 – 50,791 miles
  • 2020 – 42,526 miles
  • 2019 – 36,876 miles
  • 2018 – 28,138 miles
  • 2017 – 17,699 miles
  • 2016 – 11,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake release handle broken.
  • AdvisoryUndertray loose.

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 Valve stem slightly damaged perishing.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake relase handle broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,608 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    268032242540
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake release handle broken.
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose.

  2. Fail95,608 miles (+9,211)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    161197755521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn.225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake release handle broken.
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose.

  3. Pass86,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    773001639121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake relase handle broken.

  4. Fail86,397 miles (+6,605)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    359168049032
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake relase handle broken.

  5. Pass79,792 miles (+10,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    875059866709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass69,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    852535694944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail69,430 miles (+7,390)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    993579347772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.has been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    596212496280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,040 miles (+11,249)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    181555071171
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    616488165908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,791 miles (+8,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    191208436839
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass42,526 miles (+5,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    762043827573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass36,876 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,876 miles
    Test number
    718197071104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,138 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    732989166962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,134 miles (+10,435)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    302400626368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass17,699 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    721647823527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    11,983 miles
    Test number
    814861461232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 491 AHO

What vehicle is registration 491 AHO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 491 AHO on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2013. 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 491 AHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 491 AHO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 491 AHO?
The MOT on 491 AHO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 491 AHO done?
491 AHO was recorded at 95,608 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,426 miles a year.
Has 491 AHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 491 AHO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 491 AHO 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 491 AHO find?
491 AHO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm., and 5 more.

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