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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

PAT 281MOT history

PAT 281 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

PAT 281 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,461 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAT 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAT 281 was last recorded at 146,461 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2016: 97,740 miles, lower than 906,323 miles on 17 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,773 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,688 miles
Average per year
6,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,461 miles
  • 2025 – 141,773 miles
  • 2024 – 138,570 miles
  • 2023 – 134,889 miles
  • 2022 – 130,190 miles
  • 2021 – 125,801 miles
  • 2020 – 122,760 miles
  • 2019 – 118,252 miles
  • 2018 – 111,824 miles
  • 2017 – 105,261 miles
  • 2016 – 97,740 miles
  • 2015 – 906,323 miles
  • 2014 – 82,533 miles
  • 2013 – 71,084 miles
  • 2012 – 60,145 miles
  • 2011 – 49,639 miles
  • 2010 – 40,093 miles
  • 2009 – 30,935 miles
  • 2008 – 21,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,461 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,461 miles
    Test number
    163175112434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,773 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,773 miles
    Test number
    172030939130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,570 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,570 miles
    Test number
    538163254256
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass134,889 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    660823202102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,522 miles (+4,332)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    413729896043
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass130,190 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    772490605163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass125,801 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    678543124222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,656 miles (+2,896)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    502437721988
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass122,760 miles (+4,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,760 miles
    Test number
    162110502480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass118,252 miles (+6,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,252 miles
    Test number
    960559896524
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output STRONG advise (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass111,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    569580414327
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, wearing low on tread

  12. Fail111,824 miles (+6,563)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    359744912057
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, wearing low on tread

  13. Pass105,261 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    206057918453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail105,176 miles (+7,436)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,176 miles
    Test number
    240432913765
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/ bush /marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d / bush / marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,740 miles (-808,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    595041478810
    • AdvisoryDeep cut offside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass906,323 miles (+823,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    906,323 miles
    Test number
    373432202046
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass82,533 miles (+11,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    316285364488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,084 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    178956863272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass71,084 miles (+10,939)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    206506463288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass60,145 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    156895262233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,091 miles (+10,452)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    249593962252
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass49,639 miles (+9,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    725625861299
    • 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)

  23. Pass40,093 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    681882750207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,067 miles (+9,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    131711650285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,935 miles (+9,893)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    794824549277
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear indicators showing white hue

  26. Pass21,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,042 miles
    Test number
    511504928254
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about PAT 281

What vehicle is registration PAT 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAT 281 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 2005. 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 PAT 281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAT 281 is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAT 281?
The MOT on PAT 281 is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAT 281 done?
PAT 281 was recorded at 146,461 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,937 miles a year.
Has PAT 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAT 281 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on PAT 281 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PAT 281 find?
PAT 281 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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