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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

786 XESMOT history

786 XES is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Dec 2025.

786 XES black 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 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,152 mi
At MOT on 26 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
786 XES
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

786 XES was last recorded at 182,152 miles on 26 Dec 2025, 8,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,240 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,912 miles
Average per year
14,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,152 miles
  • 2024 – 160,595 miles
  • 2023 – 151,709 miles
  • 2022 – 139,500 miles
  • 2021 – 117,257 miles
  • 2020 – 100,781 miles
  • 2018 – 83,688 miles
  • 2017 – 68,247 miles
  • 2016 – 36,852 miles
  • 2015 – 35,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine Covers

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Under Trays

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,152 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,152 miles
    Test number
    716020676311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,240 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,240 miles
    Test number
    928202344596
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre Wearing Unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre Wearing Unevenly
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  3. Fail173,240 miles (+12,645)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,240 miles
    Test number
    312712823203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre Wearing Unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre Wearing Unevenly
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  4. Pass160,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,595 miles
    Test number
    586828094738
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  5. Fail160,595 miles (+8,886)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,595 miles
    Test number
    738661965968
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  6. Pass151,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,709 miles
    Test number
    314272465385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail151,709 miles (+12,209)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,709 miles
    Test number
    315902528227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,500 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,500 miles
    Test number
    988447051468
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and scored
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  9. Fail139,484 miles (+22,227)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,484 miles
    Test number
    642496156957
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,257 miles (+16,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    695121610913
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  11. Pass100,781 miles (+17,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    509037888536
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays

  12. Pass83,688 miles (+15,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    728790523832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  13. Pass68,247 miles (+31,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    232715218755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  14. Pass36,852 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    795986847553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    609121985218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 786 XES

What vehicle is registration 786 XES currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 786 XES on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2012. 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 XES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 786 XES is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 786 XES?
The MOT on 786 XES is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 786 XES done?
786 XES was recorded at 182,152 miles at its MOT on 26 Dec 2025, an average of 14,273 miles a year.
Has 786 XES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 786 XES has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 786 XES 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 XES find?
786 XES passed its latest MOT on 26 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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