Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc
P97 DALMOT history
P97 DAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 144,304 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 DAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 27 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 DAL was last recorded at 144,304 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 24,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,380 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 24,924 miles
- Average per year
- 9,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,304 miles
- 2024 – 119,380 miles
- 2021 – 109,525 miles
- 2019 – 90,933 miles
- 2018 – 81,836 miles
- 2017 – 64,428 miles
- 2013 – 21,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,304 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 17 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,304 miles (+24,924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 144,304 miles
- Test number
- 640272209820
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,380 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 119,380 miles
- Test number
- 275934145897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,371 miles (+9,846)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,371 miles
- Test number
- 867582375003
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,525 miles (+56)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 109,525 miles
- Test number
- 925724853836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail109,469 miles (+18,536)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,469 miles
- Test number
- 484401655933
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass90,933 miles (+9,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,933 miles
- Test number
- 590916702038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass81,836 miles (+17,408)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,836 miles
- Test number
- 344852486112
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass64,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 496736332302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,428 miles (+43,389)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 694446863165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,039 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 21,039 miles
- Test number
- 957990363256
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing/cracking
Fail21,039 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,039 miles
- Test number
- 168980063292
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing/cracking
Questions about P97 DAL
- Does P97 DAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P97 DAL is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P97 DAL?
- The MOT on P97 DAL is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P97 DAL done?
- P97 DAL was recorded at 144,304 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,912 miles a year.
- Has P97 DAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 DAL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on P97 DAL 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 P97 DAL find?
- P97 DAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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