Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
BC 23MOT history
BC 23 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,508 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BC 23
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BC 23 was last recorded at 156,508 miles on 27 May 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,481 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 5,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,508 miles
- 2025 – 149,251 miles
- 2024 – 142,769 miles
- 2023 – 135,824 miles
- 2022 – 129,488 miles
- 2021 – 123,307 miles
- 2020 – 117,269 miles
- 2019 – 111,126 miles
- 2018 – 106,533 miles
- 2017 – 101,303 miles
- 2016 – 97,358 miles
- 2015 – 93,349 miles
- 2014 – 90,280 miles
- 2013 – 87,192 miles
- 2012 – 77,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,508 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,508 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,508 miles
- Test number
- 418554796449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,481 miles (+7,230)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,481 miles
- Test number
- 962328652768
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass149,251 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 149,251 miles
- Test number
- 377246779787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,769 miles (+286)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 142,769 miles
- Test number
- 484180930210
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail142,483 miles (+6,659)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,483 miles
- Test number
- 764044459223
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced or seriously deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced or seriously deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass135,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 135,824 miles
- Test number
- 259012273762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,824 miles (+6,336)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,824 miles
- Test number
- 932738781134
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass129,488 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 129,488 miles
- Test number
- 651928842067
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,307 miles (+6,038)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,307 miles
- Test number
- 976276754139
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass117,269 miles (+6,143)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 117,269 miles
- Test number
- 409518991370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,126 miles (+4,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,126 miles
- Test number
- 890111994073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,533 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,533 miles
- Test number
- 779047209597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,529 miles (+5,226)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,529 miles
- Test number
- 371013552377
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,303 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,303 miles
- Test number
- 127266215839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,358 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,358 miles
- Test number
- 222092572427
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust weak
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,358 miles (+4,009)4 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,358 miles
- Test number
- 548463196901
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust weak
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,349 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,349 miles
- Test number
- 925589405005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,349 miles (+3,069)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,349 miles
- Test number
- 176768505025
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,280 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,280 miles
- Test number
- 255090334092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,192 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 87,192 miles
- Test number
- 377870673138
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail87,192 miles (+9,655)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,192 miles
- Test number
- 466879963112
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass77,537 miles (+23)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,537 miles
- Test number
- 536966872019
- NoteFrontbrake discs worn thin and lipped
Fail77,514 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,514 miles
- Test number
- 526385072039
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFrontbrake discs worn thin and lipped
Questions about BC 23
- What vehicle is registration BC 23 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BC 23 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jan 2005. 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 BC 23 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BC 23 is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BC 23?
- The MOT on BC 23 is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BC 23 done?
- BC 23 was recorded at 156,508 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
- Has BC 23 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BC 23 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on BC 23 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 BC 23 find?
- BC 23 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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