Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc
ESW 896MOT history
ESW 896 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,661 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 108,661 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESW 896
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESW 896 was last recorded at 108,661 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,856 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,805 miles
- Average per year
- 8,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,661 miles
- 2025 – 101,856 miles
- 2024 – 94,977 miles
- 2023 – 87,596 miles
- 2022 – 83,296 miles
- 2021 – 76,664 miles
- 2020 – 65,828 miles
- 2019 – 51,327 miles
- 2018 – 40,022 miles
- 2017 – 29,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,661 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,661 miles
- Test number
- 478307298192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail108,661 miles (+6,805)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,661 miles
- Test number
- 401277451520
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass101,856 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 101,856 miles
- Test number
- 581921347185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail101,832 miles (+6,855)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,832 miles
- Test number
- 830489915328
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass94,977 miles (+7,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 94,977 miles
- Test number
- 954608065313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,596 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 87,596 miles
- Test number
- 672231910423
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,594 miles (+4,298)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,594 miles
- Test number
- 680340104431
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,296 miles (+6,632)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,296 miles
- Test number
- 636987912223
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,664 miles (+10,836)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,664 miles
- Test number
- 813848372789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,828 miles
- Test number
- 276508258911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,828 miles (+14,501)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,828 miles
- Test number
- 415612435397
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,327 miles (+11,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 51,327 miles
- Test number
- 823577933489
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,022 miles (+10,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 40,022 miles
- Test number
- 155829718484
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,768 miles
- Test number
- 986790140921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about ESW 896
- What vehicle is registration ESW 896 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESW 896 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2014. 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 ESW 896 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESW 896 is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ESW 896?
- The MOT on ESW 896 is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESW 896 done?
- ESW 896 was recorded at 108,661 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,235 miles a year.
- Has ESW 896 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESW 896 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on ESW 896 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 ESW 896 find?
- ESW 896 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, and 4 more.
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