
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
F3 DSCMOT history
F3 DSC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 196,655 mi
- At MOT on 4 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 DSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 DSC was last recorded at 196,655 miles on 4 May 2026, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,070 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,585 miles
- Average per year
- 12,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,655 miles
- 2025 – 191,070 miles
- 2024 – 187,756 miles
- 2023 – 183,157 miles
- 2022 – 180,285 miles
- 2021 – 178,301 miles
- 2020 – 172,486 miles
- 2019 – 153,202 miles
- 2018 – 133,920 miles
- 2017 – 106,576 miles
- 2016 – 81,097 miles
- 2015 – 69,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 slightly damaged outer wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,655 miles (+5,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 196,655 miles
- Test number
- 790227837012
- 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))
Pass191,070 miles (+3,314)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 191,070 miles
- Test number
- 701297101990
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass187,756 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 187,756 miles
- Test number
- 985233159485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail187,747 miles (+4,590)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,747 miles
- Test number
- 516693787123
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass183,157 miles (+2,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 183,157 miles
- Test number
- 115144195483
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass180,285 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 180,285 miles
- Test number
- 211892700190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,301 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 178,301 miles
- Test number
- 700931622608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,486 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 172,486 miles
- Test number
- 532540042425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail172,486 miles (+19,284)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,486 miles
- Test number
- 575960594196
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,202 miles (+19,282)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 153,202 miles
- Test number
- 706795887531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,920 miles (+27,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 133,920 miles
- Test number
- 781545732673
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,576 miles (+25,479)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 106,576 miles
- Test number
- 162909862724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,097 miles (+11,149)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 81,097 miles
- Test number
- 251929899253
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
- 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)
Pass69,948 miles (+14,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 69,948 miles
- Test number
- 994136099857
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 55,099 miles
- Test number
- 187904455414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 DSC
- Does F3 DSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 DSC is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 DSC?
- The MOT on F3 DSC is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 DSC done?
- F3 DSC was recorded at 196,655 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 12,648 miles a year.
- Has F3 DSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 DSC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on F3 DSC 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 DSC find?
- F3 DSC passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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