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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

DLH 79MOT history

DLH 79 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 43,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

DLH 79 silver 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,415 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DLH 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DLH 79 was last recorded at 43,415 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,458 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,957 miles
Average per year
2,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,415 miles
  • 2025 – 39,458 miles
  • 2024 – 36,619 miles
  • 2023 – 33,856 miles
  • 2022 – 30,549 miles
  • 2021 – 28,184 miles
  • 2020 – 25,999 miles
  • 2019 – 23,554 miles
  • 2018 – 20,910 miles
  • 2017 – 17,810 miles
  • 2016 – 14,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,415 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • All four tyres have minor cracks to the thread patterns

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,415 miles (+3,957)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    733808113578
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass39,458 miles (+2,839)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    482593327405
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass36,619 miles (+2,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    268398058281
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass33,856 miles (+3,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    734758112372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass30,549 miles (+2,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    284161411130
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass28,184 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    877713040542
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass25,999 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,999 miles
    Test number
    432072603807
    • AdvisoryBonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

  8. Pass23,554 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    283525026566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,910 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    829747244809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,810 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,810 miles
    Test number
    911415645462
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have minor cracks to the thread patterns
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail17,794 miles (+3,384)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    751834089292
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have minor cracks to the thread patterns
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass14,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,410 miles
    Test number
    582890574833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DLH 79

What vehicle is registration DLH 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DLH 79 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jun 2013. 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 DLH 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DLH 79 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DLH 79?
The MOT on DLH 79 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DLH 79 done?
DLH 79 was recorded at 43,415 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,844 miles a year.
Has DLH 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DLH 79 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on DLH 79 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 DLH 79 find?
DLH 79 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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