Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
DAM 20MOT history
DAM 20 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 61,598 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DAM 20
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DAM 20 was last recorded at 61,598 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,598 miles · 13 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,598 miles
- 2025 – 58,569 miles
- 2024 – 55,425 miles
- 2023 – 54,008 miles
- 2022 – 51,700 miles
- 2021 – 50,622 miles
- 2019 – 49,706 miles
- 2018 – 46,965 miles
- 2017 – 44,710 miles
- 2016 – 43,010 miles
- 2015 – 42,074 miles
- 2014 – 39,500 miles
- 2013 – 37,794 miles
- 2012 – 35,189 miles
- 2011 – 33,056 miles
- 2010 – 29,881 miles
- 2009 – 24,998 miles
- 2008 – 20,269 miles
- 2007 – 14,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,598 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.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front tyres cracking between treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 61,598 miles
- Test number
- 789378561893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,598 miles (+3,029)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,598 miles
- Test number
- 827014453297
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass58,569 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 58,569 miles
- Test number
- 422370528658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,425 miles (+1,417)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 55,425 miles
- Test number
- 607112534359
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,008 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 54,008 miles
- Test number
- 121644161727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,700 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 51,700 miles
- Test number
- 866201064551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,669 miles (+1,047)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,669 miles
- Test number
- 238242883158
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away srom system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fouling on suspension arm, incorrectly seated?
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,622 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 50,622 miles
- Test number
- 958906018602
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail50,622 miles (+916)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,622 miles
- Test number
- 604547860367
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass49,706 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,706 miles
- Test number
- 502241351526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking between treads
Fail49,705 miles (+2,740)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,705 miles
- Test number
- 666865878525
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking between treads
Pass46,965 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,965 miles
- Test number
- 715958997127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass44,710 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,710 miles
- Test number
- 288192039350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,010 miles
- Test number
- 395289557111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,010 miles (+936)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,010 miles
- Test number
- 181536529705
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 42,074 miles
- Test number
- 328322995070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,074 miles (+2,574)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,074 miles
- Test number
- 159342895017
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBonnet difficult too open
Pass39,500 miles (+1,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,500 miles
- Test number
- 878631794007
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,794 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 37,794 miles
- Test number
- 289479493090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,189 miles (+2,133)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,189 miles
- Test number
- 679564702107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,056 miles
- Test number
- 268708601136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,056 miles (+3,175)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,056 miles
- Test number
- 236448401433
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass29,881 miles (+4,883)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 29,881 miles
- Test number
- 441585700156
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAutobox oil leak
- NoteUnable to fully see/test rear coil springs
Pass24,998 miles (+4,729)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 24,998 miles
- Test number
- 521052519190
- NoteAutobox oil leak
Pass20,269 miles (+5,786)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,269 miles
- Test number
- 710835418182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,483 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,483 miles
- Test number
- 693774617121
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass14,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 14,483 miles
- Test number
- 993904617183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DAM 20
- What vehicle is registration DAM 20 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DAM 20 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 May 2003. 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 DAM 20 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DAM 20 is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DAM 20?
- The MOT on DAM 20 is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DAM 20 done?
- DAM 20 was recorded at 61,598 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
- Has DAM 20 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DAM 20 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on DAM 20 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 DAM 20 find?
- DAM 20 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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