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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

786 RSMOT history

786 RS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

786 RS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,289 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
786 RS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

786 RS was last recorded at 52,289 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,810 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,289 miles
  • 2025 – 50,810 miles
  • 2024 – 48,843 miles
  • 2023 – 47,484 miles
  • 2022 – 45,423 miles
  • 2021 – 43,148 miles
  • 2020 – 43,009 miles
  • 2019 – 42,131 miles
  • 2018 – 40,744 miles
  • 2017 – 38,392 miles
  • 2016 – 36,710 miles
  • 2015 – 35,062 miles
  • 2014 – 33,201 miles
  • 2013 – 31,425 miles
  • 2012 – 29,258 miles
  • 2011 – 27,222 miles
  • 2010 – 24,050 miles
  • 2009 – 22,139 miles
  • 2008 – 18,688 miles
  • 2007 – 15,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,289 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen chippedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,289 miles (+1,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    163153821288
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass50,810 miles (+1,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    621149246320
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass48,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    757145901171
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail48,843 miles (+1,359)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    309427687037
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass47,484 miles (+2,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    628190532149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass45,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    638804771651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail45,423 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    541779751750
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass43,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    887038370518
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail43,148 miles (+139)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    445142412786
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only parking brake foot lever (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass43,009 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    216071359981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    556661319541
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail42,131 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    516276582929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass40,744 miles (+2,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    728192237922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass38,392 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    941646190004
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    132663403718
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail36,710 miles (+1,648)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,710 miles
    Test number
    551019256264
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,062 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    448468735128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass33,201 miles (+1,776)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,201 miles
    Test number
    845923234167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront wipers could be better
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge and wall is perishing

  19. Pass31,425 miles (+2,167)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,425 miles
    Test number
    247514433490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts

  20. Pass29,258 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    596636332191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,222 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,222 miles
    Test number
    827468731196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,050 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,050 miles
    Test number
    792029010129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,139 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    751687029100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,688 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,688 miles
    Test number
    892244138148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,490 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,490 miles
    Test number
    213226137452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall

Questions about 786 RS

What vehicle is registration 786 RS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 786 RS on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 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 786 RS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 786 RS is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 786 RS?
The MOT on 786 RS is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 786 RS done?
786 RS was recorded at 52,289 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has 786 RS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 786 RS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 786 RS 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 786 RS find?
786 RS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front windscreen chipped; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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