
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass43,642 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 43,642 miles
- Test number
- 392888242042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass35,562 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 35,562 miles
- Test number
- 556260584403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,776 miles (+2,815)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 32,776 miles
- Test number
- 382673120152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,961 miles (+1,523)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 29,961 miles
- Test number
- 951255292026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 28,438 miles
- Test number
- 771776866043
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass24,279 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 24,279 miles
- Test number
- 917781685497
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass22,712 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 22,712 miles
- Test number
- 709660543134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,860 miles (+1,370)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,860 miles
- Test number
- 375258232135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,490 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 17,490 miles
- Test number
- 266690841404
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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