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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,199 cc

P425 TBDMOT history

P425 TBD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 431,815 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

P425 TBD green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
431,815 km
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,347 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P425 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P425 TBD was last recorded at 431,815 km on 20 Aug 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
431,815 km · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
11,347 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 431,815 km
  • 2025 – 428,861 km
  • 2024 – 426,201 km
  • 2023 – 423,654 km
  • 2022 – 420,910 km
  • 2021 – 417,215 km
  • 2020 – 414,152 km
  • 2019 – 408,955 km
  • 2018 – 398,154 km
  • 2016 – 377,762 km
  • 2015 – 365,486 km
  • 2014 – 354,303 km
  • 2013 – 337,467 km
  • 2012 – 321,122 km
  • 2011 – 305,166 km
  • 2010 – 289,619 km
  • 2009 – 270,967 km
  • 2008 – 253,459 km
  • 2007 – 233,215 km
  • 2006 – 212,852 km
  • 2005 – 192,392 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass431,815 km
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mount wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWhole underneath corrodedRecorded 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass431,815 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    431,815 km
    Test number
    467220807754
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underneath corroded

  2. Fail431,815 km (+2,954)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    431,815 km
    Test number
    864272750508
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Engine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underneath corroded

  3. Pass428,861 km (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    428,861 km
    Test number
    957585320453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail428,844 km (+2,643)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    428,844 km
    Test number
    866552805230
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole above suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass426,201 km (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    426,201 km
    Test number
    740104708498
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower All underside and subframes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal pad worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail426,151 km (+2,497)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    426,151 km
    Test number
    204843253982
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower All underside and subframes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal pad worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass423,654 km (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    423,654 km
    Test number
    165146475838
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension and subframes very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail423,623 km (+2,713)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    423,623 km
    Test number
    459906354814
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush mount rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension and subframes very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass420,910 km (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    420,910 km
    Test number
    750977615106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail420,903 km (+3,688)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    420,903 km
    Test number
    344093015766
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass417,215 km (+3,063)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    417,215 km
    Test number
    250765862726
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Cracked (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper spring platform rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Clutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper spring platform rusty

  12. Pass414,152 km (+5,197)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    414,152 km
    Test number
    558799822739
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass408,955 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    408,955 km
    Test number
    314137653526
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail408,955 km (+10,801)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    408,955 km
    Test number
    120865495297
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  15. Pass398,154 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    398,154 km
    Test number
    435770033639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at middle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail398,154 km2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    398,154 km
    Test number
    218423463089
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at middle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass387,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    387,092 miles
    Test number
    338898933723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail387,092 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    387,092 miles
    Test number
    870040491164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass377,762 km (+12,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    377,762 km
    Test number
    950451946926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass365,486 km (+11,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    365,486 km
    Test number
    628678539240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

  21. Pass354,303 km (+16,836)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    354,303 km
    Test number
    186403614285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass337,467 km (+16,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    337,467 km
    Test number
    736795603288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass321,122 km (+15,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    321,122 km
    Test number
    257143112220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass305,166 km (+15,547)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    305,166 km
    Test number
    859627611263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing in inner edges

  25. Pass289,619 km (+18,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    289,619 km
    Test number
    153089300232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass270,967 km (+17,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    270,967 km
    Test number
    301798909244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass253,459 km (+20,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    253,459 km
    Test number
    762544818201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass233,215 km (+20,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    233,215 km
    Test number
    404526987168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass212,852 km (+20,460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    212,852 km
    Test number
    600109796110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass192,392 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    192,392 km
    Test number
    531625295114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P425 TBD

Does P425 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P425 TBD is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P425 TBD?
The MOT on P425 TBD is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P425 TBD done?
P425 TBD was recorded at 431,815 km at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 11,347 km a year.
Has P425 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P425 TBD has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P425 TBD 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 P425 TBD find?
P425 TBD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front lower engine mount worn, and 4 more.

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