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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

F7 ARUMOT history

F7 ARU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

F7 ARU white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,826 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 ARU was last recorded at 96,826 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,807 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,826 miles
  • 2025 – 93,625 miles
  • 2024 – 90,561 miles
  • 2023 – 83,422 miles
  • 2022 – 75,505 miles
  • 2021 – 70,256 miles
  • 2020 – 64,157 miles
  • 2018 – 53,376 miles
  • 2017 – 38,802 miles
  • 2016 – 26,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Glued

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,826 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    566631413067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,807 miles (+3,182)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,807 miles
    Test number
    300413222315
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass93,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    749414548305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,625 miles (+3,064)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    235756899130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,561 miles (+7,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    440691974905
    • 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))

  6. Pass83,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    541794256984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,422 miles (+7,917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    661098627445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,505 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    541717985346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,256 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    978713792229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Glued (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Fail70,252 miles (+6,095)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    691108984974
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Glued (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,157 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    832410836414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    571733017727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,376 miles (+14,347)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    869688341063
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  14. Pass39,029 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    787552167736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,802 miles (+12,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,802 miles
    Test number
    434787739620
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass26,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    753787654374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 ARU

Does F7 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 ARU is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 ARU?
The MOT on F7 ARU is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 ARU done?
F7 ARU was recorded at 96,826 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has F7 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 ARU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 ARU 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 F7 ARU find?
F7 ARU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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