Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
ESU 881MOT history
ESU 881 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 118,665 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESU 881
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESU 881 was last recorded at 118,665 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,862 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,803 miles
- Average per year
- 4,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,665 miles
- 2025 – 114,862 miles
- 2024 – 112,274 miles
- 2023 – 108,887 miles
- 2022 – 105,596 miles
- 2021 – 102,551 miles
- 2020 – 101,378 miles
- 2019 – 95,679 miles
- 2018 – 91,876 miles
- 2017 – 87,842 miles
- 2016 – 84,203 miles
- 2014 – 82,102 miles
- 2013 – 72,819 miles
- 2012 – 64,964 miles
- 2011 – 57,319 miles
- 2010 – 50,848 miles
- 2009 – 45,657 miles
- 2008 – 39,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,665 miles
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded and blowing
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.
Front exhaust bracket weak
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,665 miles (+3,803)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 118,665 miles
- Test number
- 241469558910
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded and blowing
Pass114,862 miles (+2,588)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 114,862 miles
- Test number
- 743530871385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,274 miles (+3,387)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 112,274 miles
- Test number
- 260284664727
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,887 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 108,887 miles
- Test number
- 957631848382
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Fail108,885 miles (+3,289)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,885 miles
- Test number
- 297285610291
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Pass105,596 miles (+3,045)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 105,596 miles
- Test number
- 924297134762
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,551 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,551 miles
- Test number
- 970575618675
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Fail102,551 miles (+1,173)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,551 miles
- Test number
- 419467081617
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Pass101,378 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,378 miles
- Test number
- 719026776715
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Fail101,375 miles (+5,696)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,375 miles
- Test number
- 192918767684
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Pass95,679 miles (+3,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,679 miles
- Test number
- 718976062127
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Pass91,876 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,876 miles
- Test number
- 739517732462
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Fail91,876 miles (+4,034)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,876 miles
- Test number
- 355510272482
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped, chalked in yellow (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket weak
Pass87,842 miles (+3,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 87,842 miles
- Test number
- 421219284337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass84,203 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,203 miles
- Test number
- 453574655947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,199 miles (+2,097)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,199 miles
- Test number
- 817714340520
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass82,102 miles (+9,283)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,102 miles
- Test number
- 208160254301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,819 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 72,819 miles
- Test number
- 726922133331
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,810 miles (+7,846)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,810 miles
- Test number
- 969780633308
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,964 miles (+7,645)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 64,964 miles
- Test number
- 299020542380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,319 miles (+6,471)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 57,319 miles
- Test number
- 146074731384
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
Pass50,848 miles (+5,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 50,848 miles
- Test number
- 502650740322
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail45,657 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,657 miles
- Test number
- 564844139350
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass45,657 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 45,657 miles
- Test number
- 894744439341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,021 miles
- Test number
- 150600648378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about ESU 881
- What vehicle is registration ESU 881 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESU 881 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2005. 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 ESU 881 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 881 is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ESU 881?
- The MOT on ESU 881 is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESU 881 done?
- ESU 881 was recorded at 118,665 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
- Has ESU 881 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESU 881 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on ESU 881 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 ESU 881 find?
- ESU 881 passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bars; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes; exhaust centre box corroded and blowing.
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