
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass73,720 miles (+4,847)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,720 miles
- Test number
- 173804552560
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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
Pass50,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 50,525 miles
- Test number
- 753513719508
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,781 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,781 miles
- Test number
- 745668291110
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass36,304 miles (+3,524)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,304 miles
- Test number
- 676823674001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,780 miles (+2,868)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,780 miles
- Test number
- 219988973011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,912 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,912 miles
- Test number
- 259571782039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,670 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,670 miles
- Test number
- 106580681038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,081 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 25,081 miles
- Test number
- 950563580032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass21,763 miles (+3,401)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 21,763 miles
- Test number
- 262029479049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,362 miles (+4,903)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,362 miles
- Test number
- 170468888042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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