Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

985 RHTMOT history

985 RHT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

985 RHT silver 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 18 May 2027
Mileage
148,237 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 985 RHT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
985 RHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

985 RHT was last recorded at 148,237 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,876 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,361 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,237 miles
  • 2025 – 142,876 miles
  • 2024 – 136,615 miles
  • 2022 – 127,987 miles
  • 2021 – 117,362 miles
  • 2020 – 110,513 miles
  • 2019 – 103,232 miles
  • 2018 – 95,560 miles
  • 2017 – 87,000 miles
  • 2016 – 77,456 miles
  • 2015 – 65,204 miles
  • 2014 – 53,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside front wheel damaged on it's outer rim. Tyre has also sustained slight damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,237 miles (+5,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,237 miles
    Test number
    568381285664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,876 miles (+6,261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,876 miles
    Test number
    147389884914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished and started to split( no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft doughnut perished and just starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass136,615 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,615 miles
    Test number
    207784200721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,611 miles (+8,624)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    575589724400
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,987 miles (+10,625)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,987 miles
    Test number
    555076186184
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,362 miles
    Test number
    707332086510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail117,362 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,362 miles
    Test number
    685155166252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,513 miles
    Test number
    192672298839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail110,513 miles (+7,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,513 miles
    Test number
    936848489685
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,232 miles (+7,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    989615261391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

  11. Pass95,560 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    337355700548
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel damaged on it's outer rim. Tyre has also sustained slight damage.

  12. Fail95,558 miles (+8,558)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    758236283161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just forward of the nearside wheel, between the arch liner and under tray. Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel damaged on it's outer rim. Tyre has also sustained slight damage.

  13. Pass87,000 miles (+9,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    822257988766
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass77,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    683418796651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,450 miles (+12,246)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,450 miles
    Test number
    384085607535
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17Y (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass65,204 miles (+11,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    837989275082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    635025864076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 985 RHT

What vehicle is registration 985 RHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 985 RHT on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2011. 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 985 RHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 RHT is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 985 RHT?
The MOT on 985 RHT is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 985 RHT done?
985 RHT was recorded at 148,237 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has 985 RHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 985 RHT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 985 RHT 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 985 RHT find?
985 RHT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock corroded; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 985 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.