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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

871 DARMOT history

871 DAR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

871 DAR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,268 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
871 DAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

871 DAR was last recorded at 89,268 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,725 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,268 miles
  • 2024 – 88,725 miles
  • 2023 – 88,112 miles
  • 2022 – 87,271 miles
  • 2021 – 85,572 miles
  • 2020 – 83,993 miles
  • 2019 – 82,186 miles
  • 2018 – 78,999 miles
  • 2017 – 75,536 miles
  • 2016 – 71,479 miles
  • 2015 – 67,702 miles
  • 2014 – 63,866 miles
  • 2013 – 60,254 miles
  • 2012 – 57,301 miles
  • 2011 – 54,178 miles
  • 2010 – 51,030 miles
  • 2009 – 48,161 miles
  • 2008 – 44,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror dull
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNumber plate warning light on dash lights ok
  • AdvisoryPark brake slow to release
  • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal
  • AdvisoryUnder trays attached not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,268 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    278281696111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror dull
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate warning light on dash lights ok
    • AdvisoryPark brake slow to release
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryUnder trays attached not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail89,262 miles (+537)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    565815711753
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror dull
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate warning light on dash lights ok
    • AdvisoryPark brake slow to release
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal
    • AdvisoryUnder trays attached not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass88,725 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    305264293000
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight dull (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long but not excessive
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty undersealed and under trays fitted

  4. Fail88,725 miles (+613)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    535215157606
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight dull (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel long but not excessive
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty undersealed and under trays fitted

  5. Pass88,112 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    232173233925
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail88,106 miles (+835)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    893044627768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass87,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    693278732245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail87,271 miles (+1,699)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,271 miles
    Test number
    947974945651
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,572 miles (+1,579)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    129728871706
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame / arms / body corroding

  10. Pass83,993 miles (+1,807)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    171950971145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe started to corrode

  11. Pass82,186 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    756087801170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    428730138273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,995 miles (+3,459)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,995 miles
    Test number
    736251311809
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass75,536 miles (+4,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    944741565812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass71,479 miles (+3,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    951851905540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and deteriating, worn approx 3mm

  16. Pass67,702 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    239912979078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,866 miles (+3,612)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    949543724359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,254 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    446182533420
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,132 miles (+2,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    219513723348
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass57,301 miles (+3,123)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    418208612493
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear pads worn

  21. Pass54,178 miles (+3,148)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    329770921352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFULL UNDER FLOUR COVERS FITTED

  22. Pass51,030 miles (+2,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    572524030390
    • NoteUndertrays fitted front to rear

  23. Pass48,161 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    410093049426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,834 miles (+2,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    782225248318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges

  25. Pass42,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,409 miles
    Test number
    204183328036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 871 DAR

What vehicle is registration 871 DAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 871 DAR on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 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 871 DAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 871 DAR is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 871 DAR?
The MOT on 871 DAR is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 871 DAR done?
871 DAR was recorded at 89,268 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has 871 DAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 871 DAR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 871 DAR 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 871 DAR find?
871 DAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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