Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
893 BUCMOT history
893 BUC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,663 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 180,663 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,896 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 893 BUC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
893 BUC was last recorded at 180,663 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Nov 2013: 64,394 miles, lower than 114,309 miles on 4 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 180,651 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 5,896 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,663 miles
- 2025 – 176,319 miles
- 2023 – 169,765 miles
- 2022 – 161,819 miles
- 2021 – 155,641 miles
- 2020 – 150,549 miles
- 2019 – 148,004 miles
- 2018 – 143,880 miles
- 2017 – 140,176 miles
- 2016 – 135,595 miles
- 2015 – 131,043 miles
- 2014 – 126,635 miles
- 2013 – 64,394 miles
- 2012 – 114,309 miles
- 2011 – 108,226 miles
- 2010 – 100,310 miles
- 2009 – 91,994 miles
- 2008 – 78,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,663 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,663 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 180,663 miles
- Test number
- 935632913032
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,651 miles (+4,332)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,651 miles
- Test number
- 817165248790
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front track control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,319 miles (+6,554)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 176,319 miles
- Test number
- 547971509719
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass169,765 miles (+7,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 169,765 miles
- Test number
- 425857913356
- AdvisoryMisting of oil or diesel on lower engine cover.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,819 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 161,819 miles
- Test number
- 451019410580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,641 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,641 miles
- Test number
- 982731740074
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,549 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 150,549 miles
- Test number
- 292728763398
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail150,549 miles (+2,545)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,549 miles
- Test number
- 868070437551
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass148,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 148,004 miles
- Test number
- 769700785544
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,004 miles (+4,124)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,004 miles
- Test number
- 908467942681
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,880 miles (+3,704)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 143,880 miles
- Test number
- 200566790647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,176 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 140,176 miles
- Test number
- 680700598627
- AdvisoryKnocking on front suspension unable to detect any play.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake kicking slightly.
Fail140,169 miles (+4,574)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,169 miles
- Test number
- 144101648625
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding Handbrake not releasing. (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryKnocking on front suspension unable to detect any play.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake kicking slightly.
Pass135,595 miles (+4,552)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,595 miles
- Test number
- 515922211637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,043 miles (+133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 131,043 miles
- Test number
- 520759251710
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail130,910 miles (+4,275)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,910 miles
- Test number
- 355131306106
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement excessive bind- BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT. (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel not releasing fully (3.1.6c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,635 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 126,635 miles
- Test number
- 748448934362
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail126,635 miles (+62,241)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,635 miles
- Test number
- 497508124426
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,394 miles (-49,915)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 64,394 miles
- Test number
- 255099523305
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,309 miles (+6,083)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 114,309 miles
- Test number
- 108229932396
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteESP light on indicating fault
Pass108,226 miles (+7,916)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 108,226 miles
- Test number
- 418069441418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,310 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 100,310 miles
- Test number
- 953267240200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,303 miles (+8,309)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,303 miles
- Test number
- 432706740254
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass91,994 miles (+13,248)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 91,994 miles
- Test number
- 151032559294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 78,746 miles
- Test number
- 233406778228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 893 BUC
- What vehicle is registration 893 BUC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 893 BUC on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2005. 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 893 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 893 BUC is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 893 BUC?
- The MOT on 893 BUC is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 893 BUC done?
- 893 BUC was recorded at 180,663 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
- Has 893 BUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 893 BUC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 893 BUC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 893 BUC find?
- 893 BUC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slight wear on inner edges.
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