Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc
EG 8611MOT history
EG 8611 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 80,964 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EG 8611
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 29 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
EG 8611 was last recorded at 80,964 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,093 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,871 miles
- Average per year
- 3,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,964 miles
- 2024 – 78,093 miles
- 2023 – 75,606 miles
- 2022 – 71,192 miles
- 2021 – 67,686 miles
- 2020 – 65,189 miles
- 2019 – 62,868 miles
- 2018 – 58,613 miles
- 2017 – 55,404 miles
- 2016 – 53,340 miles
- 2015 – 49,886 miles
- 2014 – 45,672 miles
- 2013 – 40,799 miles
- 2012 – 37,508 miles
- 2011 – 32,237 miles
- 2010 – 29,233 miles
- 2009 – 27,352 miles
- 2008 – 26,223 miles
- 2006 – 23,682 miles
- 2005 – 20,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,964 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security where the sub frame mounts to the body. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear all suspension arms corroded on the rear.
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.
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
All rear suspension arms corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust bracket broken away from gearbox, attention soon.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,964 miles (+2,871)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 80,964 miles
- Test number
- 411547132574
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security where the sub frame mounts to the body. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension arms corroded on the rear.
Pass78,093 miles (+20)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 78,093 miles
- Test number
- 758296785519
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken away from gearbox, attention soon.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,073 miles (+2,467)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,073 miles
- Test number
- 613061566686
- MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced spring mount. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken away from gearbox, attention soon.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened attention soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,606 miles (+4,414)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 75,606 miles
- Test number
- 903969842673
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under side of car.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,192 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,192 miles
- Test number
- 405399790000
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (badly corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Fail71,191 miles (+3,505)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,191 miles
- Test number
- 339476805216
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (badly corroded) (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,686 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,686 miles
- Test number
- 594364076424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,189 miles (+2,321)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 65,189 miles
- Test number
- 271850677959
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blade wearing, attention soon.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre wearing, attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded, attention soon. Probably cause of brake fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively attention soon. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively attention soon. (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame & suspension arms corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to see rear inner brake pads on this model.
Pass62,868 miles (+4,255)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,868 miles
- Test number
- 339590055050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,613 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 58,613 miles
- Test number
- 738611861946
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside
Pass55,404 miles (+2,064)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 55,404 miles
- Test number
- 516500036215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,340 miles (+3,454)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 53,340 miles
- Test number
- 746066710913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)
Pass49,886 miles (+4,214)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 49,886 miles
- Test number
- 540774008663
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryDiff seals slightly leaking
- AdvisoryGeneral wear/corrosion to vehicle underside + components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Pass45,672 miles (+4,873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,672 miles
- Test number
- 337089944371
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass40,799 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 40,799 miles
- Test number
- 585171653346
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteDiff input seal slightly leaking
- NoteSlight corrosion to various suspension components
- NoteSlight surface corrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteSmall stone chips in front screen, within MOT limits
Fail40,794 miles (+3,286)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,794 miles
- Test number
- 739401953337
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteDiff input seal slightly leaking
- NoteSlight corrosion to various suspension components
- NoteSlight surface corrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteSmall stone chips in front screen, within MOT limits
Pass37,508 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,508 miles
- Test number
- 748316242382
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion to front lower arm mountings
- NoteUnderbody has corrosion front & rear
Fail37,506 miles (+5,269)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,506 miles
- Test number
- 728045342348
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion to front lower arm mountings
- NoteUnderbody has corrosion front & rear
Pass32,237 miles (+3,004)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,237 miles
- Test number
- 526758541366
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSurface corrosion to front suspension components.
Pass29,233 miles (+1,881)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,233 miles
- Test number
- 110327040378
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion on suspension components
- NoteSome corrosion around both front shocker top mounting points
Pass27,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,352 miles
- Test number
- 370718649380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,350 miles (+1,127)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,350 miles
- Test number
- 932198049395
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSome surface corrosion to suspension components.
Pass26,223 miles (+1,062)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 26,223 miles
- Test number
- 771320258351
- NoteBoth front coil springs very rusty
- NoteBoth rear coil springs very very rusty
Pass25,161 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 25,161 miles
- Test number
- 183523308007
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass23,682 miles (+3,315)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,682 miles
- Test number
- 373712646326
- NoteCoil springs rusty.
- NoteFront tyres bald on edges.
- NotePlay in front ball joints.
Pass20,367 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 20,367 miles
- Test number
- 484427745401
- NoteAdvise front and rear discs getting rusty
- NoteAdvise suspension parts rusty
Fail20,367 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,367 miles
- Test number
- 503447645318
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
- NoteAdvise front and rear discs getting rusty
- NoteAdvise suspension parts rusty
Questions about EG 8611
- What vehicle is registration EG 8611 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EG 8611 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 1997. 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 EG 8611 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EG 8611 is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on EG 8611?
- The MOT on EG 8611 is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EG 8611 done?
- EG 8611 was recorded at 80,964 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
- Has EG 8611 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EG 8611 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on EG 8611 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 EG 8611 find?
- EG 8611 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorber casing corroded, and 8 more.
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