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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

ERD 496MOT history

ERD 496 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 45,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

ERD 496 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,204 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERD 496
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERD 496 was last recorded at 45,204 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,453 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,751 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,204 miles
  • 2025 – 42,453 miles
  • 2024 – 39,264 miles
  • 2023 – 36,451 miles
  • 2022 – 33,821 miles
  • 2021 – 30,940 miles
  • 2020 – 28,756 miles
  • 2019 – 26,356 miles
  • 2018 – 23,364 miles
  • 2017 – 19,953 miles
  • 2016 – 16,576 miles
  • 2015 – 11,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,204 miles (+2,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,204 miles
    Test number
    838447012672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass42,453 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,453 miles
    Test number
    883032188832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,264 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    273785435840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,451 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    202334662035
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail36,451 miles (+2,630)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    377193663867
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass33,821 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    575037065826
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail33,814 miles (+2,874)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,814 miles
    Test number
    465421370840
    • DangerousSub-frame fractured both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass30,940 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,940 miles
    Test number
    407188817143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail30,938 miles (+2,182)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    474306426732
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass28,756 miles (+2,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    427885372185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass26,356 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    561239633622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,364 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,364 miles
    Test number
    291462151793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass19,953 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,953 miles
    Test number
    749303178871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,576 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,576 miles
    Test number
    188619352830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,104 miles
    Test number
    316523948085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ERD 496

What vehicle is registration ERD 496 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERD 496 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 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 ERD 496 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ERD 496 is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on ERD 496?
The MOT on ERD 496 is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ERD 496 done?
ERD 496 was recorded at 45,204 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has ERD 496 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERD 496 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on ERD 496 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 ERD 496 find?
ERD 496 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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