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Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,799 cc

P283 BBCMOT history

P283 BBC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

P283 BBC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
220,572 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P283 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P283 BBC was last recorded at 220,572 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
217,664 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,908 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 220,572 miles
  • 2023 – 217,664 miles
  • 2022 – 214,540 miles
  • 2021 – 211,031 miles
  • 2020 – 208,246 miles
  • 2019 – 205,346 miles
  • 2018 – 202,465 miles
  • 2017 – 199,100 miles
  • 2016 – 195,714 miles
  • 2015 – 189,036 miles
  • 2014 – 180,933 miles
  • 2013 – 175,172 miles
  • 2012 – 169,914 miles
  • 2011 – 164,940 miles
  • 2010 – 159,907 miles
  • 2009 – 154,135 miles
  • 2008 – 149,227 miles
  • 2007 – 145,033 miles
  • 2006 – 139,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,572 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,572 miles (+2,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    220,572 miles
    Test number
    413433529215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass217,664 miles (+3,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    217,664 miles
    Test number
    145932003733
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  3. Pass214,540 miles (+3,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    214,540 miles
    Test number
    396031174958
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass211,031 miles (+2,785)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,031 miles
    Test number
    829884581287
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass208,246 miles (+2,900)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,246 miles
    Test number
    868702247194
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass205,346 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    205,346 miles
    Test number
    447426115378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass202,465 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    202,465 miles
    Test number
    396900445420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass199,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,100 miles
    Test number
    964763951118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail199,100 miles (+3,386)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,100 miles
    Test number
    883242176711
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass195,714 miles (+6,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    195,714 miles
    Test number
    901034488386
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryLower center exhaust slight deteriorated

  11. Pass189,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    189,036 miles
    Test number
    937927664731
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail189,036 miles (+8,103)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,036 miles
    Test number
    436732719574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass180,933 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    180,933 miles
    Test number
    336267874268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass175,172 miles (+5,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    175,172 miles
    Test number
    665837273267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass169,914 miles (+4,974)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    169,914 miles
    Test number
    697900852264
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront nearside and offside wipers slight worn

  16. Pass164,940 miles (+5,033)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    164,940 miles
    Test number
    796974241227
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront wiper slight worn

  17. Pass159,907 miles (+5,772)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    652323040247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass154,135 miles (+4,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    154,135 miles
    Test number
    813457819259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass149,227 miles (+4,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    149,227 miles
    Test number
    400170128272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass145,033 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    145,033 miles
    Test number
    151700437297
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail145,033 miles (+5,222)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,033 miles
    Test number
    592680037268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass139,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    583808096122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P283 BBC

Does P283 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P283 BBC expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P283 BBC?
The MOT on P283 BBC expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P283 BBC done?
P283 BBC was recorded at 220,572 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has P283 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P283 BBC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on P283 BBC 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 P283 BBC find?
P283 BBC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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