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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,799 cc

M126 BAHMOT history

M126 BAH is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

M126 BAH white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2024
Mileage
160,770 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 BAH was last recorded at 160,770 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 5,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2019: 148,792 miles, lower than 148,802 miles on 12 Feb 2018.

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
155,346 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,424 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,770 miles
  • 2022 – 155,346 miles
  • 2021 – 149,875 miles
  • 2020 – 148,792 miles
  • 2019 – 148,792 miles
  • 2018 – 148,802 miles
  • 2016 – 148,792 miles
  • 2015 – 148,446 miles
  • 2014 – 145,959 miles
  • 2013 – 145,458 miles
  • 2012 – 143,465 miles
  • 2011 – 141,725 miles
  • 2010 – 138,470 miles
  • 2009 – 131,973 miles
  • 2008 – 127,474 miles
  • 2007 – 121,862 miles
  • 2006 – 116,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,770 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,770 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    805704539276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,346 miles
    Test number
    418256495888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,346 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,346 miles
    Test number
    797645251378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass149,875 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,875 miles
    Test number
    944131468185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass148,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    254781881730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,792 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    466441525003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail148,792 miles (-10)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    963906192223
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,802 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,802 miles
    Test number
    427366940762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    320392513057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,792 miles (+346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,792 miles
    Test number
    803471231751
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass148,446 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,446 miles
    Test number
    277621485147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,959 miles
    Test number
    857784864139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,959 miles (+501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,959 miles
    Test number
    617934164175
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass145,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    649291293122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,458 miles (+1,993)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    648491193157
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s rear light (inner) not working

  16. Pass143,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    798682492180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,465 miles (+1,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    388162992167
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail141,725 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    747202291129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass141,725 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    887972691139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass138,470 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,470 miles
    Test number
    241533490135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass131,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    883139459178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,973 miles (+4,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    164329159161
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass127,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    264692678121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,474 miles (+5,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    710782178126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass121,862 miles (+5,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    701010977156
    • NoteDifferent size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

  26. Pass116,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    501567066107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M126 BAH

Does M126 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 BAH expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 BAH?
The MOT on M126 BAH expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 BAH done?
M126 BAH was recorded at 160,770 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has M126 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 BAH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on M126 BAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M126 BAH find?
M126 BAH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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