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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

F3 AMGMOT history

F3 AMG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 149,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

F3 AMG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,524 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 AMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 AMG was last recorded at 149,524 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2015: 11,172 miles, lower than 107,475 miles on 19 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,023 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,501 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,524 miles
  • 2024 – 147,023 miles
  • 2023 – 144,894 miles
  • 2022 – 142,546 miles
  • 2021 – 139,040 miles
  • 2020 – 137,180 miles
  • 2019 – 136,907 miles
  • 2018 – 132,924 miles
  • 2017 – 129,060 miles
  • 2016 – 123,756 miles
  • 2015 – 111,193 miles
  • 2014 – 107,475 miles
  • 2013 – 103,006 miles
  • 2012 – 99,164 miles
  • 2011 – 92,623 miles
  • 2010 – 87,796 miles
  • 2009 – 77,622 miles
  • 2008 – 70,218 miles
  • 2007 – 66,454 miles
  • 2006 – 60,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • OSF Fog Lamp Inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,524 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,524 miles
    Test number
    852062379752
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,524 miles (+2,501)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,524 miles
    Test number
    591547766075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    820397649855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOSF Fog Lamp Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Bushes Worn

  4. Fail147,023 miles (+2,129)1 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    216933146188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOSF Fog Lamp Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Bushes Worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass144,894 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,894 miles
    Test number
    559955734464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass142,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,546 miles
    Test number
    980305961805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,545 miles (+3,505)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,545 miles
    Test number
    832249152725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass139,040 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    469317900935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail139,036 miles (+1,856)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,036 miles
    Test number
    250207505732
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.308 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.604 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,180 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    894187460254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass136,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    200113584596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,907 miles (+3,983)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    268255330545
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass132,924 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,924 miles
    Test number
    917679483965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    106495994739
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail129,060 miles (+5,304)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,060 miles
    Test number
    512216065246
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass123,756 miles (+12,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,756 miles
    Test number
    905587513740
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass111,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    169329135140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail111,193 miles (+100,021)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    189719835140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  19. Fail11,172 miles (-96,303)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,172 miles
    Test number
    695724085057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail107,475 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    116748774465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass107,475 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    118618774403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,006 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    357251263066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail103,006 miles (+3,842)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    427291763032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass99,164 miles (+6,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    267932662076
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass92,623 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,623 miles
    Test number
    705615521022
    • 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)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  26. Fail92,623 miles (+4,827)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,623 miles
    Test number
    745785121066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Pass87,796 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    430500750019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass77,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    364607539092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,622 miles (+7,404)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    753336239089
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  30. Fail70,218 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    181362958423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass70,218 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    193162858087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  32. Pass66,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    443599157016
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  33. Fail66,454 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    812989757008
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  34. Pass66,454 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    192119757006
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  35. Pass60,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    803581336063
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F3 AMG

Does F3 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 AMG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 AMG?
The MOT on F3 AMG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 AMG done?
F3 AMG was recorded at 149,524 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has F3 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 AMG has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 AMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 AMG find?
F3 AMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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