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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

CSB 889MOT history

CSB 889 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

CSB 889 red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,311 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CSB 889
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CSB 889 was last recorded at 114,311 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 11,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,436 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,875 miles
Average per year
6,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,311 miles
  • 2025 – 102,436 miles
  • 2024 – 91,214 miles
  • 2023 – 81,575 miles
  • 2022 – 75,763 miles
  • 2021 – 69,798 miles
  • 2020 – 66,611 miles
  • 2019 – 59,396 miles
  • 2018 – 55,037 miles
  • 2017 – 49,708 miles
  • 2016 – 46,263 miles
  • 2015 – 41,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Underbody has surface corrosion

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,311 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    926005707712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody has surface corrosion

  2. Fail114,311 miles (+11,875)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    659162264472
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody has surface corrosion

  3. Pass102,436 miles (+11,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    457511343559
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass91,214 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    397272871648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,174 miles (+9,599)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    541813331416
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    138744303586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail81,575 miles (+5,812)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    161435198567
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,763 miles (+5,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    736668143804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    141950262378
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail69,798 miles (+3,187)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    719061569187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass66,611 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    761824409050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,396 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    506437838196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,037 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    568951581389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,708 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    108063781091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,263 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    361126368848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    620662393607
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with plastic under guards so very poor visibility of most components

  17. Fail41,575 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,575 miles
    Test number
    947301076733
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with plastic under guards so very poor visibility of most components

Questions about CSB 889

What vehicle is registration CSB 889 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CSB 889 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 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 CSB 889 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CSB 889 is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on CSB 889?
The MOT on CSB 889 is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CSB 889 done?
CSB 889 was recorded at 114,311 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
Has CSB 889 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CSB 889 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on CSB 889 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 CSB 889 find?
CSB 889 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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