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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

M28 ECMMOT history

M28 ECM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

M28 ECM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,278 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M28 ECM
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
18 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M28 ECM was last recorded at 159,278 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,277 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,278 miles
  • 2025 – 150,078 miles
  • 2024 – 135,289 miles
  • 2023 – 126,249 miles
  • 2022 – 116,182 miles
  • 2021 – 111,473 miles
  • 2020 – 105,686 miles
  • 2019 – 92,928 miles
  • 2017 – 81,586 miles
  • 2016 – 68,119 miles
  • 2015 – 48,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,278 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished e,r,a

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,278 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,278 miles
    Test number
    328290239484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,277 miles (+9,199)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,277 miles
    Test number
    543928891539
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,078 miles (+14,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    928068320952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,289 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    653411356451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished e,r,a (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,253 miles (+9,004)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,253 miles
    Test number
    765538628512
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture chalked up (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked up (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished e,r,a (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    511946301035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items

  7. Fail126,249 miles (+10,067)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    479450197226
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items

  8. Pass116,182 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    164140344601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass111,473 miles (+5,787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    839637223038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre @ wear markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre + @ wear markers + bald on edge

  10. Pass105,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    894535246264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    481426002889
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    594288900423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail105,686 miles (+12,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    700082373936
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass92,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    887097939022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  15. Fail96,928 miles (+15,342)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    681530439661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  16. Pass81,586 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    295048412443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,119 miles (+19,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    507415370693
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • 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. Pass48,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    828350589697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M28 ECM

Does M28 ECM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M28 ECM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M28 ECM?
The MOT on M28 ECM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M28 ECM done?
M28 ECM was recorded at 159,278 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 10,476 miles a year.
Has M28 ECM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M28 ECM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M28 ECM 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 M28 ECM find?
M28 ECM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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