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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

B20 WMBMOT history

B20 WMB is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

B20 WMB red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
197,212 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 WMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 WMB was last recorded at 197,212 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,207 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,212 miles
  • 2023 – 181,949 miles
  • 2022 – 166,775 miles
  • 2021 – 155,121 miles
  • 2020 – 148,410 miles
  • 2019 – 138,773 miles
  • 2017 – 126,603 miles
  • 2016 – 118,121 miles
  • 2015 – 113,358 miles
  • 2013 – 73,374 miles
  • 2012 – 55,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,212 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,212 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,212 miles
    Test number
    834219869358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail197,207 miles (+15,258)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,207 miles
    Test number
    803851987591
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass181,949 miles (+9)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,949 miles
    Test number
    938994412454
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  4. Fail181,940 miles (+15,165)3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,940 miles
    Test number
    944427013398
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pad anti rattle clips corroded
  5. Pass166,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,775 miles
    Test number
    488764726585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail166,774 miles (+11,653)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,774 miles
    Test number
    281184271156
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass155,121 miles (+6,711)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,121 miles
    Test number
    515267151766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
  8. Pass148,410 miles (+9,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,410 miles
    Test number
    986416488538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff weeping
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  9. Pass138,773 miles (+12,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    905599733156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear the screen.
  10. Pass126,603 miles (+8,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    943091189628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass118,121 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,121 miles
    Test number
    653247959033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    619166995842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558755144233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass73,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    407577283041
    • NoteHeavy wear to front discs
  15. Fail73,374 miles (+17,804)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    737977683005
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeavy wear to front discs
  16. Pass55,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,570 miles
    Test number
    546863372020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B20 WMB

Does B20 WMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 WMB expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 WMB?
The MOT on B20 WMB expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 WMB done?
B20 WMB was recorded at 197,212 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 11,915 miles a year.
Has B20 WMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 WMB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 WMB 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 B20 WMB find?
B20 WMB passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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