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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

521 EAMMOT history

521 EAM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

521 EAM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,791 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
521 EAM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

521 EAM was last recorded at 115,791 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,983 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,808 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,791 miles
  • 2024 – 112,983 miles
  • 2023 – 111,672 miles
  • 2022 – 109,128 miles
  • 2020 – 107,160 miles
  • 2019 – 105,230 miles
  • 2018 – 101,903 miles
  • 2017 – 96,999 miles
  • 2016 – 93,194 miles
  • 2015 – 87,468 miles
  • 2014 – 82,226 miles
  • 2013 – 75,329 miles
  • 2012 – 68,118 miles
  • 2011 – 62,790 miles
  • 2010 – 57,592 miles
  • 2009 – 57,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,791 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Covers fitted preventing full examination .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,791 miles (+2,808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    728322467656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,983 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    915824206768
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail112,977 miles (+1,305)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,977 miles
    Test number
    759185818165
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass111,672 miles (+2,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    909716285654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,128 miles (+1,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,128 miles
    Test number
    614185857900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,160 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,160 miles
    Test number
    709571748655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,150 miles (+1,920)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    689710764934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass105,230 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    993104942995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,227 miles (+3,324)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    709618221310
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,903 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    211754336077
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full examination .

  11. Fail101,900 miles (+4,901)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    859130100117
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full examination .

  12. Pass96,999 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    661396722433
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolent warning

  13. Fail96,981 miles (+3,787)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    987020357900
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolent warning

  14. Pass93,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    429343542769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCooling systemfault
    • AdvisorySlight playin steering joint o/s/f

  15. Fail93,194 miles (+5,726)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    316670465574
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCooling systemfault
    • AdvisorySlight playin steering joint o/s/f

  16. Pass87,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    441877792858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,468 miles (+5,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    385303940757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass82,226 miles (+2)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,226 miles
    Test number
    398971134454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail82,224 miles (+6,895)2 dangerous3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    367367224239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass75,329 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    568385623277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,652 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    136653843498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,118 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    708950762062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,790 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,790 miles
    Test number
    295513951035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,592 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    530127250058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    823128159340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,489 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    932967759380
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 521 EAM

What vehicle is registration 521 EAM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 521 EAM on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2006. 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 521 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 521 EAM is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 521 EAM?
The MOT on 521 EAM is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 521 EAM done?
521 EAM was recorded at 115,791 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has 521 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 521 EAM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 521 EAM 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 521 EAM find?
521 EAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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