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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

BEN 88MOT history

BEN 88 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

BEN 88 red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,648 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEN 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEN 88 was last recorded at 140,648 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,634 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
9,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,648 miles
  • 2025 – 132,768 miles
  • 2024 – 122,069 miles
  • 2023 – 115,663 miles
  • 2022 – 108,020 miles
  • 2021 – 98,445 miles
  • 2020 – 82,433 miles
  • 2019 – 68,893 miles
  • 2018 – 58,460 miles
  • 2017 – 48,202 miles
  • 2016 – 40,741 miles
  • 2015 – 32,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,648 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,648 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    291178664815
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail140,634 miles (+7,866)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,634 miles
    Test number
    395039550872
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,768 miles
    Test number
    548993243360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail132,768 miles (+10,699)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,768 miles
    Test number
    680302514610
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    894707635524
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,069 miles (+6,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    319935218546
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,663 miles (+7,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    827346480033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,020 miles (+9,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,020 miles
    Test number
    972673847072
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,445 miles (+16,012)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,445 miles
    Test number
    116507309251
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,433 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    565290432837
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,429 miles (+13,536)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    951335896421
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,893 miles
    Test number
    674381438714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,890 miles (+10,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,890 miles
    Test number
    899080466989
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass58,460 miles (+10,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    957379253918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass48,202 miles (+7,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    536115522934
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen

  16. Pass40,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    672314740367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail40,741 miles (+8,416)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    808994065775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,325 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    389314735283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,226 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,226 miles
    Test number
    455582535231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about BEN 88

What vehicle is registration BEN 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEN 88 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 2012. 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 BEN 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BEN 88 is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on BEN 88?
The MOT on BEN 88 is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BEN 88 done?
BEN 88 was recorded at 140,648 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 9,785 miles a year.
Has BEN 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEN 88 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on BEN 88 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 BEN 88 find?
BEN 88 passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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