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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

PBC 22MOT history

PBC 22 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

PBC 22 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,059 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PBC 22
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PBC 22 was last recorded at 75,059 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 2,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,352 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,707 miles
Average per year
4,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,059 miles
  • 2024 – 72,352 miles
  • 2023 – 69,588 miles
  • 2022 – 64,127 miles
  • 2021 – 61,387 miles
  • 2020 – 58,976 miles
  • 2019 – 55,326 miles
  • 2018 – 49,238 miles
  • 2017 – 42,977 miles
  • 2016 – 39,370 miles
  • 2015 – 32,465 miles
  • 2014 – 28,283 miles
  • 2013 – 24,091 miles
  • 2012 – 19,625 miles
  • 2011 – 15,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,059 miles (+2,707)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    443270143965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass72,352 miles (+2,764)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    589409820182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    816953897039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  4. Fail69,588 miles (+5,461)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    719294763194
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  5. Pass64,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    146150322929
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  6. Fail64,127 miles (+2,740)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    851135937116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  7. Pass61,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    709995624685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail61,387 miles (+2,411)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    308170837003
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,976 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    215598702900
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear running inside NSF wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail58,974 miles (+3,648)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    253416968853
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear running inside NSF wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass55,326 miles (+6,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    820588662924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass49,238 miles (+6,261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    784305244146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads worn close to wear bands
  13. Pass42,977 miles (+3,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    708202491210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under guards fitted
  14. Pass39,370 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    758526519327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass32,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    331930179923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER WALL
  16. Fail32,463 miles (+4,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    371571514501
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER WALL
  17. Pass28,283 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    419827134229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,091 miles (+4,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,091 miles
    Test number
    509791443253
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  19. Pass19,625 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    217117522211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,415 miles
    Test number
    916874641286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PBC 22

What vehicle is registration PBC 22 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PBC 22 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 2008. 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 PBC 22 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PBC 22 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PBC 22?
The MOT on PBC 22 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PBC 22 done?
PBC 22 was recorded at 75,059 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,223 miles a year.
Has PBC 22 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PBC 22 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on PBC 22 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 PBC 22 find?
PBC 22 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front outer brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear outer brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.

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