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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

F3 AFAMOT history

F3 AFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

F3 AFA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,076 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 AFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 AFA was last recorded at 150,076 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,065 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,076 miles
  • 2025 – 143,124 miles
  • 2024 – 134,172 miles
  • 2023 – 129,904 miles
  • 2022 – 126,593 miles
  • 2021 – 125,681 miles
  • 2020 – 124,266 miles
  • 2019 – 119,485 miles
  • 2018 – 109,641 miles
  • 2017 – 95,264 miles
  • 2016 – 78,229 miles
  • 2015 – 54,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,076 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,076 miles
    Test number
    689099669648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,065 miles (+6,941)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,065 miles
    Test number
    850238003753
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,124 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,124 miles
    Test number
    544310954920
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail143,124 miles (+8,952)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,124 miles
    Test number
    404542438123
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,172 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    584328234957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,159 miles (+4,255)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    770942840766
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,904 miles (+3,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    473969748694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,593 miles (+912)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,593 miles
    Test number
    439521216500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass125,681 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,681 miles
    Test number
    504536967014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass124,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    927741926722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,266 miles (+4,781)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    450677407578
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass119,485 miles (+9,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,485 miles
    Test number
    198628653170
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,641 miles (+14,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    566177482439
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  14. Pass95,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    648942611041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotten (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  15. Fail95,264 miles (+17,035)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    593476855589
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotten (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotten (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  16. Pass78,229 miles (+23,463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    152738863357
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass54,766 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    319284195130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,732 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    185773775172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about F3 AFA

Does F3 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 AFA is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 AFA?
The MOT on F3 AFA is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 AFA done?
F3 AFA was recorded at 150,076 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,512 miles a year.
Has F3 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 AFA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 AFA 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 F3 AFA find?
F3 AFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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