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Mercedes-Benz C

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

ERL 1MOT history

ERL 1 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

ERL 1 gold 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,385 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERL 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERL 1 was last recorded at 64,385 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,178 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,207 miles
Average per year
2,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,385 miles
  • 2025 – 63,178 miles
  • 2024 – 61,170 miles
  • 2023 – 59,761 miles
  • 2022 – 58,694 miles
  • 2021 – 57,117 miles
  • 2020 – 55,431 miles
  • 2019 – 53,150 miles
  • 2018 – 50,731 miles
  • 2017 – 48,380 miles
  • 2016 – 45,765 miles
  • 2015 – 43,306 miles
  • 2014 – 40,366 miles
  • 2013 – 38,439 miles
  • 2012 – 36,461 miles
  • 2010 – 33,676 miles
  • 2009 – 30,772 miles
  • 2007 – 24,332 miles
  • 2006 – 19,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,385 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Eml light on car is a 14sep 2001

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,385 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    662354442480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass63,178 miles (+2,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    752768684076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass61,170 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    154303388298
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,761 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    989903319559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,694 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    796143470654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,117 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    144752612220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    888649405202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,431 miles (+2,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    151110583342
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger detached
  9. Pass53,150 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    594712490960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on car is a 14sep 2001
  10. Fail53,149 miles (+2,418)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,149 miles
    Test number
    311989564167
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on car is a 14sep 2001
  11. Pass50,731 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    738450759158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,380 miles (+2,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    327587690090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass45,765 miles (+2,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    392527538347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass43,306 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,306 miles
    Test number
    906315372019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,366 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    455831844174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on during test
  16. Fail40,366 miles (+1,927)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    637881344161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass38,439 miles (+1,978)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    708860773004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass36,461 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    946371762032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,676 miles (+2,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    410064660249
    • NoteEngine management light on
  20. Pass30,772 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    971324739171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,332 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    770370257202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,892 miles
    Test number
    302162216249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ERL 1

What vehicle is registration ERL 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERL 1 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Sept 2001. 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 ERL 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ERL 1 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ERL 1?
The MOT on ERL 1 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ERL 1 done?
ERL 1 was recorded at 64,385 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
Has ERL 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERL 1 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on ERL 1 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 ERL 1 find?
ERL 1 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres.

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