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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

86 RAMOT history

86 RA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

86 RA 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,203 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
86 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

86 RA was last recorded at 48,203 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,637 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,566 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,203 miles
  • 2025 – 45,637 miles
  • 2024 – 43,388 miles
  • 2023 – 43,113 miles
  • 2022 – 41,916 miles
  • 2021 – 40,306 miles
  • 2020 – 39,203 miles
  • 2019 – 38,248 miles
  • 2018 – 36,949 miles
  • 2017 – 32,841 miles
  • 2016 – 30,156 miles
  • 2015 – 27,176 miles
  • 2014 – 21,664 miles
  • 2013 – 17,267 miles
  • 2012 – 13,526 miles
  • 2011 – 10,293 miles
  • 2010 – 6,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,203 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,203 miles (+2,566)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,203 miles
    Test number
    158759580174
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass45,637 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    930655844372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    899213845203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,388 miles (+275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    481368430991
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,113 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    434860015696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,916 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    460070159853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,306 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    754725230416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    946658040264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail39,203 miles (+955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    906069583523
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,248 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    451234507052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,949 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    952066251684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,841 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,841 miles
    Test number
    209822109340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,156 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    966985186343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,176 miles (+5,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    346337655082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass21,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    329309974017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,660 miles (+4,393)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,660 miles
    Test number
    235259874065
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass17,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,267 miles
    Test number
    827891573044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,267 miles (+3,741)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,267 miles
    Test number
    715260673092
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass13,526 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,526 miles
    Test number
    236249252089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,525 miles (+3,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,525 miles
    Test number
    619878852015
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass10,293 miles (+4,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,293 miles
    Test number
    668227561025
    • NoteAutomatic transmission leaking oil.

  22. Pass6,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,079 miles
    Test number
    164417660010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about 86 RA

What vehicle is registration 86 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 86 RA on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2007. 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 86 RA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 86 RA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 86 RA?
The MOT on 86 RA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 86 RA done?
86 RA was recorded at 48,203 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has 86 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 86 RA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 86 RA 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 86 RA find?
86 RA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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