Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
D1 THEMOT history
D1 THE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 104,124 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 THE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 THE was last recorded at 104,124 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jun 2010: 32,136 miles, lower than 34,347 miles on 24 Jun 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,349 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,775 miles
- Average per year
- 4,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,124 miles
- 2025 – 101,349 miles
- 2024 – 98,716 miles
- 2023 – 95,858 miles
- 2022 – 88,789 miles
- 2021 – 81,473 miles
- 2020 – 76,576 miles
- 2019 – 68,746 miles
- 2018 – 60,750 miles
- 2017 – 56,752 miles
- 2016 – 55,558 miles
- 2015 – 54,046 miles
- 2014 – 51,785 miles
- 2013 – 49,210 miles
- 2012 – 46,701 miles
- 2011 – 43,598 miles
- 2010 – 32,136 miles
- 2009 – 34,347 miles
- 2008 – 27,548 miles
- 2007 – 22,192 miles
- 2006 – 15,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,124 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,124 miles (+2,775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 104,124 miles
- Test number
- 885802675128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,349 miles (+92)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 101,349 miles
- Test number
- 826435973522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,257 miles (+2,541)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,257 miles
- Test number
- 642382544736
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,716 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,716 miles
- Test number
- 601534305661
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,716 miles (+2,858)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,716 miles
- Test number
- 453975324534
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,858 miles (+7,069)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 95,858 miles
- Test number
- 585276651609
- 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))
Pass88,789 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 88,789 miles
- Test number
- 803735100281
- 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))
Pass81,473 miles (+4,897)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 81,473 miles
- Test number
- 527373996443
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,576 miles (+7,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 76,576 miles
- Test number
- 233103485434
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass68,746 miles (+7,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 68,746 miles
- Test number
- 965439503635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,750 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 60,750 miles
- Test number
- 141665404645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,665 miles (+3,913)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,665 miles
- Test number
- 408780510771
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,752 miles (+1,194)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,752 miles
- Test number
- 147076464010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,558 miles (+1,512)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 55,558 miles
- Test number
- 350066973276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,046 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,046 miles
- Test number
- 985053775199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,785 miles (+2,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 51,785 miles
- Test number
- 497445174180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,210 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,210 miles
- Test number
- 158707473147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,210 miles (+2,509)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,210 miles
- Test number
- 246247373136
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,701 miles (+3,103)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,701 miles
- Test number
- 757322872151
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,598 miles (+11,462)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 43,598 miles
- Test number
- 148352371176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,136 miles (-2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 32,136 miles
- Test number
- 813979960129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,347 miles (+6,799)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,347 miles
- Test number
- 641295379125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,548 miles (+5,356)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,548 miles
- Test number
- 691032578128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,192 miles (+6,970)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 22,192 miles
- Test number
- 894626477162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 15,222 miles
- Test number
- 852604876112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D1 THE
- Does D1 THE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 THE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 THE?
- The MOT on D1 THE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 THE done?
- D1 THE was recorded at 104,124 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
- Has D1 THE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 THE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on D1 THE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on D1 THE find?
- D1 THE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens foggy; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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