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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

P24 STEMOT history

P24 STE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

P24 STE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,018 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 STE was last recorded at 135,018 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,993 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,018 miles
  • 2025 – 130,296 miles
  • 2024 – 125,705 miles
  • 2023 – 122,310 miles
  • 2022 – 115,246 miles
  • 2021 – 111,508 miles
  • 2019 – 104,616 miles
  • 2018 – 100,350 miles
  • 2017 – 96,815 miles
  • 2016 – 90,140 miles
  • 2015 – 83,345 miles
  • 2014 – 75,272 miles
  • 2013 – 69,117 miles
  • 2012 – 65,144 miles
  • 2011 – 62,034 miles
  • 2010 – 58,158 miles
  • 2009 – 52,077 miles
  • 2008 – 41,397 miles
  • 2007 – 31,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,018 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar "D" bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside & offside windscreen wipers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,018 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,018 miles
    Test number
    757486824478
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar "D" bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail134,993 miles (+4,697)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,993 miles
    Test number
    588688051849
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar "D" bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    494409315465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,296 miles (+4,591)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    689054063258
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake locking device ineffective Brake pads retaining pins popping out. (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,705 miles (+3,395)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    184125034372
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Boyh front Links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass122,310 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    748762500751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    206171132946
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside windscreen wipers deteriorated

  8. Fail115,246 miles (+3,738)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    693988205042
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside windscreen wipers deteriorated

  9. Pass111,508 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,508 miles
    Test number
    917572850925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,616 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    360354491944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion/leak to centre exhaust

  11. Pass100,350 miles (+3,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    600853683591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,815 miles (+6,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,815 miles
    Test number
    702847846376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,140 miles (+6,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,140 miles
    Test number
    195941329403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,345 miles (+8,073)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    337881745156
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper not touching screen in midle at bottom of screen

  15. Pass75,272 miles (+6,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    278493324400
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass69,117 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    257192223487
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail69,117 miles (+3,973)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    468691423153
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass65,144 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    248184242159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,034 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    737304241162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,033 miles (+3,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    258403641472
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass58,158 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    593617330159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    734799949166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail52,077 miles (+10,680)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    520518849130
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass41,397 miles (+10,058)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    274746638102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass31,339 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    603431257148
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm
    • NoteO/s front tyre low

Questions about P24 STE

Does P24 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 STE is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 STE?
The MOT on P24 STE is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 STE done?
P24 STE was recorded at 135,018 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has P24 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 STE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P24 STE 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 P24 STE find?
P24 STE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti roll bar "d" bushes worn; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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