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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

899 AEDMOT history

899 AED is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

899 AED blue 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,962 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
899 AED
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

899 AED was last recorded at 167,962 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,905 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,057 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,962 miles
  • 2024 – 162,905 miles
  • 2023 – 157,691 miles
  • 2022 – 151,872 miles
  • 2021 – 145,872 miles
  • 2020 – 142,311 miles
  • 2019 – 138,341 miles
  • 2018 – 133,866 miles
  • 2017 – 127,112 miles
  • 2016 – 122,286 miles
  • 2015 – 113,673 miles
  • 2014 – 111,795 miles
  • 2010 – 105,378 miles
  • 2009 – 91,150 miles
  • 2008 – 90,494 miles
  • 2007 – 85,166 miles
  • 2006 – 79,950 miles
  • 2005 – 77,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,962 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,962 miles (+5,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,962 miles
    Test number
    475905245599
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,905 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    631979889684
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,905 miles (+5,214)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    485086488548
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,691 miles (+5,819)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,691 miles
    Test number
    922393366933
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass151,872 miles (+6,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,872 miles
    Test number
    317964315407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,872 miles (+3,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,872 miles
    Test number
    626196084844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,311 miles (+3,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,311 miles
    Test number
    790622764234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,341 miles (+4,475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,341 miles
    Test number
    703688138253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear stop pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  9. Pass133,866 miles (+6,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,866 miles
    Test number
    787326801101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  10. Pass127,112 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,112 miles
    Test number
    557835925306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass122,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    957965902262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,286 miles (+8,613)7 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    544015302381
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass113,673 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    726782795007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail113,672 miles (+1,877)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    785606285025
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass111,795 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,795 miles
    Test number
    198657084046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs slightly worn

  16. Fail111,785 miles (+6,407)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    539608774007
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass105,378 miles (+14,228)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,378 miles
    Test number
    502674330334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront discs worn thin
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly delaminated

  18. Pass91,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    554490689156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,150 miles (+656)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    691170189163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteWashers working at 50% capacity

  20. Pass90,494 miles (+5,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    232371818254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,166 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,166 miles
    Test number
    692185607239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,950 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    891005916247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,949 miles (+2,705)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    510114716246
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  24. Pass77,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,244 miles
    Test number
    294370095229
    • NoteO/s headlamp aim too low

Questions about 899 AED

What vehicle is registration 899 AED currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 899 AED on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2001. 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 899 AED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 899 AED is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 899 AED?
The MOT on 899 AED is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 899 AED done?
899 AED was recorded at 167,962 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has 899 AED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 899 AED has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 899 AED 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 899 AED find?
899 AED passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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