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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

DS 7685MOT history

DS 7685 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

DS 7685 red 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
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,820 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 7685
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 expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

DS 7685 was last recorded at 159,820 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,910 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,910 miles
Average per year
11,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,820 miles
  • 2025 – 151,910 miles
  • 2024 – 143,117 miles
  • 2023 – 126,836 miles
  • 2022 – 107,867 miles
  • 2021 – 99,339 miles
  • 2020 – 92,992 miles
  • 2019 – 84,209 miles
  • 2018 – 69,435 miles
  • 2017 – 57,263 miles
  • 2016 – 44,302 miles
  • 2015 – 30,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,820 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension bush split from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded and holed at drivers side, marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCenter and rear heatshields insecure.
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation from front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two metal brake pipes along chassis leg corroded, marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower suspension arms corroded but covered, unable to see properly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,820 miles (+7,910)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,820 miles
    Test number
    161060046323
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension bush split from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded and holed at drivers side, marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear heatshields insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation from front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two metal brake pipes along chassis leg corroded, marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower suspension arms corroded but covered, unable to see properly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass151,910 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,910 miles
    Test number
    516837922519
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail151,908 miles (+8,791)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,908 miles
    Test number
    171710930780
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass143,117 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,117 miles
    Test number
    712986952645
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,116 miles (+16,280)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,116 miles
    Test number
    111540894902
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,836 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,836 miles
    Test number
    874617166927
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,836 miles (+18,969)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,836 miles
    Test number
    818170659636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,867 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    597500887238
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail107,857 miles (+8,518)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    722566105578
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass99,339 miles (+6,347)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    784303910276
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill undertray damaged, alloy brace also damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc back plates corroded and distorted

  11. Pass92,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    510944003868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,992 miles (+8,783)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    544550875007
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose

  13. Pass84,209 miles (+14,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    953007606149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass69,435 miles (+12,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    939970910144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,263 miles (+12,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    615714044446
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass44,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    180826097382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryManufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail44,302 miles (+13,370)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    943443181447
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryManufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass30,932 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    160232706559
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  19. Fail30,659 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,659 miles
    Test number
    184579323570
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about DS 7685

What vehicle is registration DS 7685 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 7685 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 DS 7685 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS 7685 expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS 7685?
The MOT on DS 7685 expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS 7685 done?
DS 7685 was recorded at 159,820 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,671 miles a year.
Has DS 7685 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 7685 has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 7685 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 DS 7685 find?
DS 7685 failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush split from arm.; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.

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