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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

MPH 120MOT history

MPH 120 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 213,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MPH 120 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
213,802 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MPH 120
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

MPH 120 was last recorded at 213,802 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,908 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,894 miles
Average per year
9,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,802 miles
  • 2025 – 208,908 miles
  • 2024 – 206,994 miles
  • 2023 – 197,854 miles
  • 2022 – 190,831 miles
  • 2021 – 179,448 miles
  • 2020 – 169,326 miles
  • 2018 – 151,786 miles
  • 2017 – 132,269 miles
  • 2016 – 116,313 miles
  • 2015 – 99,609 miles
  • 2014 – 82,539 miles
  • 2012 – 70,869 miles
  • 2011 – 65,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,802 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring incorrectly mounted

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail213,802 miles (+4,894)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,802 miles
    Test number
    834134203932
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring incorrectly mounted

  2. Pass208,908 miles (+1,914)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    208,908 miles
    Test number
    687315774136
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,994 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    206,994 miles
    Test number
    694068866469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail206,988 miles (+9,134)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,988 miles
    Test number
    217431960421
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,854 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    197,854 miles
    Test number
    719151765301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  6. Fail197,848 miles (+7,017)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,848 miles
    Test number
    357134308802
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  7. Pass190,831 miles (+11,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    190,831 miles
    Test number
    263412665531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  8. Pass179,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,448 miles
    Test number
    425609503345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail179,445 miles (+10,119)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,445 miles
    Test number
    488071809823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass169,326 miles (+17,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,326 miles
    Test number
    872911028525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass151,786 miles (+19,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,786 miles
    Test number
    375329702545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,269 miles (+15,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,269 miles
    Test number
    943326753808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,313 miles (+16,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    676087655161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,609 miles (+17,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    785539717787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,539 miles (+11,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    739026684041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass70,869 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    806258612213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    587004721226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MPH 120

What vehicle is registration MPH 120 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MPH 120 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2008. 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 MPH 120 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MPH 120 expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MPH 120?
The MOT on MPH 120 expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MPH 120 done?
MPH 120 was recorded at 213,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,868 miles a year.
Has MPH 120 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MPH 120 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on MPH 120 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 MPH 120 find?
MPH 120 failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front headlamp not working on main beam faulty switch; front windscreen wiper not working; horn not working, and 15 more.

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