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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

70 DOGMOT history

70 DOG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

70 DOG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,629 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 DOG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 DOG was last recorded at 96,629 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,628 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,001 miles
Average per year
4,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,629 miles
  • 2025 – 90,628 miles
  • 2024 – 84,527 miles
  • 2023 – 78,500 miles
  • 2022 – 73,720 miles
  • 2021 – 68,873 miles
  • 2020 – 66,998 miles
  • 2019 – 61,635 miles
  • 2018 – 56,808 miles
  • 2017 – 50,525 miles
  • 2016 – 45,781 miles
  • 2015 – 41,200 miles
  • 2014 – 36,304 miles
  • 2013 – 32,780 miles
  • 2012 – 29,912 miles
  • 2011 – 27,670 miles
  • 2010 – 25,081 miles
  • 2009 – 21,763 miles
  • 2008 – 18,362 miles
  • 2007 – 13,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,629 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front alloy arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,629 miles (+6,001)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    282602072470
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass90,628 miles (+105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    586503488599
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail90,523 miles (+5,996)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    912916000486
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass84,527 miles (+6,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    340674935975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass78,500 miles (+4,780)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    698267694391
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass73,720 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    173804552560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,873 miles (+1,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    593362973395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass66,998 miles (+5,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    138269692929
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded on inside
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAlloy arm bushes worn
  9. Pass61,635 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    881364197892
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front alloy arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail61,618 miles (+4,810)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    718574839901
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front alloy arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass56,808 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    651938860954
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
  12. Pass50,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    753513719508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,525 miles (+4,744)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,525 miles
    Test number
    373756548208
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass45,781 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    745668291110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,200 miles (+4,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    425699165081
    • 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)
    • NoteHandbrake poor condition
  16. Pass36,304 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    676823674001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,780 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    219988973011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,912 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    259571782039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,670 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,670 miles
    Test number
    106580681038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,081 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,081 miles
    Test number
    950563580032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,060 miles (+3,297)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    654022780086
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass21,763 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,763 miles
    Test number
    262029479049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,362 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,362 miles
    Test number
    170468888042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,459 miles
    Test number
    703599277018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 70 DOG

What vehicle is registration 70 DOG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 DOG on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2004. 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 70 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 70 DOG is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 70 DOG?
The MOT on 70 DOG is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 70 DOG done?
70 DOG was recorded at 96,629 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,389 miles a year.
Has 70 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 DOG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 70 DOG 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 70 DOG find?
70 DOG passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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