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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

976 BOBMOT history

976 BOB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

976 BOB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,101 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
976 BOB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

976 BOB was last recorded at 41,101 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,523 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,578 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,101 miles
  • 2024 – 37,523 miles
  • 2023 – 36,608 miles
  • 2022 – 35,990 miles
  • 2021 – 35,702 miles
  • 2020 – 34,963 miles
  • 2019 – 34,006 miles
  • 2018 – 33,454 miles
  • 2017 – 33,075 miles
  • 2016 – 32,772 miles
  • 2015 – 30,743 miles
  • 2014 – 28,303 miles
  • 2013 – 26,332 miles
  • 2012 – 24,191 miles
  • 2011 – 21,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front metal brake pipes in inner arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,101 miles (+3,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    457299024033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,523 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    417876573981
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass36,608 miles (+618)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    641554098396
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,990 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    776651464600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,702 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    115902838049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass34,963 miles (+957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    137938207752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,006 miles (+552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    803457777712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,454 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,454 miles
    Test number
    318172892946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,075 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,075 miles
    Test number
    688509713531
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes in inner arches corroded

  10. Fail33,028 miles (+256)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    104249840082
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes in inner arches corroded

  11. Pass32,772 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    185669825873
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe corroded close to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on the legal limit

  12. Fail32,744 miles (+2,001)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,744 miles
    Test number
    452487788737
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads very low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe corroded close to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on the legal limit

  13. Pass30,743 miles (+2,440)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    607199415176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on edge

  14. Pass28,303 miles (+1,971)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,303 miles
    Test number
    738716124108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning indicator on dash
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn heavily on outer edge

  15. Pass26,332 miles (+2,141)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    399748123112
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

  16. Pass24,191 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,191 miles
    Test number
    846366242191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,085 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,085 miles
    Test number
    297399731428
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges

  18. Fail21,085 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,085 miles
    Test number
    409429431163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges

Questions about 976 BOB

What vehicle is registration 976 BOB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 976 BOB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 May 2008. 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 976 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 976 BOB is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 976 BOB?
The MOT on 976 BOB is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 976 BOB done?
976 BOB was recorded at 41,101 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has 976 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 976 BOB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on 976 BOB 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 976 BOB find?
976 BOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost.

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