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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

MEC 17MOT history

MEC 17 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MEC 17 blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,243 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEC 17
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEC 17 was last recorded at 69,243 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,623 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,243 miles
  • 2024 – 66,623 miles
  • 2023 – 63,753 miles
  • 2022 – 57,468 miles
  • 2021 – 52,454 miles
  • 2020 – 48,060 miles
  • 2019 – 46,022 miles
  • 2018 – 44,237 miles
  • 2017 – 39,742 miles
  • 2016 – 34,810 miles
  • 2015 – 29,933 miles
  • 2014 – 26,434 miles
  • 2013 – 24,346 miles
  • 2012 – 23,281 miles
  • 2011 – 22,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,243 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,243 miles
    Test number
    131648264407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass66,623 miles (+2,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    254254489124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass63,753 miles (+3,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    467284534340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail60,572 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    200532984568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass57,468 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    893163662945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail57,465 miles (+5,011)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    470181735121
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,454 miles (+4,394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    148716220012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,060 miles (+2,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    562221115429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass46,022 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    291387068130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass44,237 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,237 miles
    Test number
    666206226404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail44,216 miles (+4,474)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    659109649960
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass39,742 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,742 miles
    Test number
    378953640368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    351134722781
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail34,810 miles (+4,877)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    491286486604
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre small tears side wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass29,933 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    603518495131
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass26,434 miles (+2,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    986675574289
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass24,346 miles (+1,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,346 miles
    Test number
    118580173260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass23,281 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,281 miles
    Test number
    215171872220
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Fail23,281 miles (+923)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,281 miles
    Test number
    357341672413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  20. Pass22,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,358 miles
    Test number
    975601371283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,358 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,358 miles
    Test number
    198959961289
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Questions about MEC 17

What vehicle is registration MEC 17 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEC 17 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MEC 17 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEC 17 is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MEC 17?
The MOT on MEC 17 is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEC 17 done?
MEC 17 was recorded at 69,243 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has MEC 17 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEC 17 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on MEC 17 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 MEC 17 find?
MEC 17 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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