Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc
B20 TEDMOT history
B20 TED is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 78,697 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 TED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 TED was last recorded at 78,697 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Apr 2012: 43,533 miles, lower than 48,861 miles on 7 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 76,515 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,182 miles
- Average per year
- 2,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,697 miles
- 2025 – 76,515 miles
- 2024 – 74,905 miles
- 2023 – 73,084 miles
- 2022 – 70,791 miles
- 2021 – 68,613 miles
- 2020 – 66,269 miles
- 2019 – 64,016 miles
- 2018 – 61,356 miles
- 2017 – 58,446 miles
- 2016 – 55,521 miles
- 2015 – 53,246 miles
- 2014 – 50,390 miles
- 2013 – 47,380 miles
- 2012 – 43,533 miles
- 2011 – 48,861 miles
- 2010 – 36,645 miles
- 2009 – 31,942 miles
- 2008 – 29,104 miles
- 2007 – 27,070 miles
- 2006 – 21,321 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,697 miles
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plate dirty
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,697 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 78,697 miles
- Test number
- 796696070332
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plate dirty
Pass76,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 76,515 miles
- Test number
- 195652102522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,513 miles (+1,608)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,513 miles
- Test number
- 199286575918
- MajorCentral Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass74,905 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 74,905 miles
- Test number
- 301942394160
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,904 miles (+1,820)1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,904 miles
- Test number
- 328398754650
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,084 miles (+2,293)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 73,084 miles
- Test number
- 615625289020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,791 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,791 miles
- Test number
- 298286472309
- MinorOffside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damp inside lens
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryAll shockabsorbers rusty
Fail70,790 miles (+2,177)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 116785123211
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damp inside lens
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs rusty
- AdvisoryAll shockabsorbers rusty
Pass68,613 miles (+2,344)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 68,613 miles
- Test number
- 720015040135
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass66,269 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 66,269 miles
- Test number
- 378191528561
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass64,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 64,016 miles
- Test number
- 213258755660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,016 miles (+2,660)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,016 miles
- Test number
- 271939115129
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Pass61,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,356 miles
- Test number
- 706622382336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,355 miles (+2,909)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,355 miles
- Test number
- 190776429609
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lift in lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lift in lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass58,446 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 58,446 miles
- Test number
- 635170358028
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass55,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,521 miles
- Test number
- 468353228704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,521 miles (+2,275)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,521 miles
- Test number
- 936854186347
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass53,246 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,246 miles
- Test number
- 665272015107
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,390 miles (+3,010)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 50,390 miles
- Test number
- 677989194088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,380 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,380 miles
- Test number
- 455539273038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,533 miles (-5,328)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,533 miles
- Test number
- 305386092022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 48,861 miles
- Test number
- 706897591037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,861 miles (+4,216)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,861 miles
- Test number
- 128487891091
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 36,645 miles
- Test number
- 462609590072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,645 miles (+4,703)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,645 miles
- Test number
- 590769990040
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass31,942 miles (+2,838)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,942 miles
- Test number
- 530044889070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,104 miles
- Test number
- 221147678095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,104 miles (+2,034)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,104 miles
- Test number
- 934794078050
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass27,070 miles (+5,749)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,070 miles
- Test number
- 312852877016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 21,321 miles
- Test number
- 624258686043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B20 TED
- Does B20 TED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TED is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B20 TED?
- The MOT on B20 TED is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 TED done?
- B20 TED was recorded at 78,697 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,862 miles a year.
- Has B20 TED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 TED has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on B20 TED ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B20 TED find?
- B20 TED passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front and rear number plate dirty.
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