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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

C7 USHMOT history

C7 USH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

C7 USH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
176,408 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C7 USH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C7 USH was last recorded at 176,408 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 2,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,831 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,577 miles
Average per year
8,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,408 miles
  • 2023 – 173,831 miles
  • 2022 – 171,141 miles
  • 2021 – 168,683 miles
  • 2020 – 166,994 miles
  • 2019 – 163,462 miles
  • 2018 – 160,494 miles
  • 2017 – 156,068 miles
  • 2016 – 150,489 miles
  • 2015 – 145,834 miles
  • 2014 – 137,650 miles
  • 2013 – 130,494 miles
  • 2012 – 121,982 miles
  • 2011 – 112,222 miles
  • 2009 – 88,684 miles
  • 2008 – 69,183 miles
  • 2007 – 46,947 miles
  • 2006 – 25,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,408 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush lower worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,408 miles (+2,577)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,408 miles
    Test number
    384370119509
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush lower worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,831 miles (+2,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,831 miles
    Test number
    414591703826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all brake pipes.

  3. Pass171,141 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,141 miles
    Test number
    865226644528
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail171,141 miles (+2,458)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,141 miles
    Test number
    592837119122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,683 miles (+1,689)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,683 miles
    Test number
    264576230296
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm bottem joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

  6. Pass166,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    952837444314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,994 miles (+3,532)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    527545822516
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass163,462 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    163,462 miles
    Test number
    490936142697
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail163,462 miles (+2,968)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,462 miles
    Test number
    218780750093
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass160,494 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,494 miles
    Test number
    600504763092
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail160,494 miles (+7)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,494 miles
    Test number
    117773477521
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail160,487 miles (+4,419)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,487 miles
    Test number
    632477644645
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass156,068 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,068 miles
    Test number
    267458151010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  14. Fail156,066 miles (+5,577)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    533169296073
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  15. Pass150,489 miles (+4,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    150,489 miles
    Test number
    829328012681
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under body components
    • AdvisoryWinter tyres fitted to all road wheels

  16. Pass145,834 miles (+8,184)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,834 miles
    Test number
    467099445062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass137,650 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    137,650 miles
    Test number
    419360654042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to all road wheels

  18. Fail137,648 miles (+7,154)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,648 miles
    Test number
    116380254017
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWinter tyres fitted to all road wheels

  19. Pass130,494 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,494 miles
    Test number
    218286853087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    509545242033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,982 miles (+9,760)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    785955442016
    • DangerousBrake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass112,222 miles (+23,538)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,222 miles
    Test number
    975389951086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,684 miles (+19,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    830809479095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass69,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    503115268061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,183 miles (+22,236)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    133715868464
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  26. Pass46,947 miles (+21,941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,947 miles
    Test number
    203455867022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    383862466019
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  28. Fail25,006 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,006 miles
    Test number
    611582766039
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront wipers poor

Questions about C7 USH

Does C7 USH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C7 USH expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C7 USH?
The MOT on C7 USH expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C7 USH done?
C7 USH was recorded at 176,408 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 8,405 miles a year.
Has C7 USH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C7 USH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on C7 USH 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 C7 USH find?
C7 USH passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush lower worn.

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