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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

985 RTVMOT history

985 RTV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

985 RTV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,025 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
985 RTV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

985 RTV was last recorded at 50,025 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,283 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,025 miles
  • 2024 – 46,283 miles
  • 2023 – 43,642 miles
  • 2022 – 40,851 miles
  • 2021 – 38,444 miles
  • 2020 – 35,562 miles
  • 2019 – 32,776 miles
  • 2018 – 28,438 miles
  • 2017 – 24,279 miles
  • 2016 – 22,731 miles
  • 2013 – 22,712 miles
  • 2012 – 18,860 miles
  • 2011 – 17,490 miles
  • 2010 – 14,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,025 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm reading (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,025 miles (+3,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,025 miles
    Test number
    487693361186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm reading (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass46,283 miles (+2,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    668677976073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass43,642 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    392888242042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,616 miles (+2,765)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    719629755250
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and os (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass40,851 miles (+2,407)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    242171979224
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass38,444 miles (+2,882)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    694640828001
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass35,562 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,562 miles
    Test number
    556260584403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,776 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    382673120152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,961 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    951255292026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    771776866043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,437 miles (+4,158)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    192964283831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass24,279 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,279 miles
    Test number
    917781685497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,731 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,731 miles
    Test number
    210982812797
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySurface rust to front and rear brake discs due to vehicle being stood
  14. Pass22,712 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,712 miles
    Test number
    709660543134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,860 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,860 miles
    Test number
    375258232135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,490 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,490 miles
    Test number
    266690841404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,797 miles
    Test number
    993264030147
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen, drivers view of the road ok

Questions about 985 RTV

What vehicle is registration 985 RTV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 985 RTV on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 May 2007. 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 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 RTV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 985 RTV?
The MOT on 985 RTV 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 985 RTV done?
985 RTV was recorded at 50,025 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has 985 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 985 RTV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on 985 RTV 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 RTV find?
985 RTV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm reading; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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