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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,398 cc

R137 VDBMOT history

R137 VDB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

R137 VDB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
115,142 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R137 VDB was last recorded at 115,142 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,003 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
2,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,142 miles
  • 2024 – 113,003 miles
  • 2023 – 110,750 miles
  • 2022 – 109,349 miles
  • 2021 – 107,196 miles
  • 2020 – 105,131 miles
  • 2019 – 102,355 miles
  • 2018 – 99,003 miles
  • 2017 – 95,012 miles
  • 2016 – 93,420 miles
  • 2015 – 88,723 miles
  • 2014 – 85,488 miles
  • 2013 – 84,711 miles
  • 2012 – 83,739 miles
  • 2011 – 80,242 miles
  • 2010 – 77,998 miles
  • 2009 – 76,082 miles
  • 2008 – 74,209 miles
  • 2007 – 71,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,142 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covered fitted both sides in and out
  • AdvisoryWheel arch corroded rear both sides

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Sill covers fitted both side inner and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,142 miles (+2,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,142 miles
    Test number
    771054912060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covered fitted both sides in and out
    • AdvisoryWheel arch corroded rear both sides

  2. Pass113,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    861690819019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both side inner and outer
    • AdvisoryWheel arch corroded both side

  3. Fail113,003 miles (+2,253)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    731990910834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both side inner and outer
    • AdvisoryWheel arch corroded both side

  4. Pass110,750 miles (+1,401)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,750 miles
    Test number
    205640203499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted obscuring under side components
    • AdvisoryWheel arches are corroded

  5. Pass109,349 miles (+2,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    601764545576
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,196 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    854609140245
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail107,194 miles (+2,063)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    915104850560
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass105,131 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    178430652776
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both side
    • AdvisoryWheel arches are slightly corroded

  9. Fail105,131 miles (+2,776)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    618399878766
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted both side
    • AdvisoryWheel arches are slightly corroded

  10. Pass102,355 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    938843826456
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches are corroded

  11. Fail102,355 miles (+3,352)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    936733152230
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches are corroded

  12. Pass99,003 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    507496499726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass95,012 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    373226198625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass93,420 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    188432141798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,723 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    649219845044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,488 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    995145344048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,711 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    979590753031
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front an d rear tyre crackin g on walls
    • NoteNearside front cracking on walls

  18. Fail84,711 miles (+972)9 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    106269043410
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front an d rear tyre crackin g on walls
    • NoteNearside front cracking on walls

  19. Pass83,739 miles (+3,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    888676342031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass80,242 miles (+2,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    985624451066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass77,998 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    143331060441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,082 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,082 miles
    Test number
    872510679038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,209 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    544781878042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    434767167010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R137 VDB

Does R137 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R137 VDB expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R137 VDB?
The MOT on R137 VDB expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R137 VDB done?
R137 VDB was recorded at 115,142 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 2,450 miles a year.
Has R137 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 VDB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R137 VDB 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 R137 VDB find?
R137 VDB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; sill covered fitted both sides in and out, and 1 more.

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