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White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

R293 RFRMOT history

R293 RFR is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

R293 RFR white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,927 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 RFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 RFR was last recorded at 122,927 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,274 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,927 miles
  • 2025 – 122,274 miles
  • 2024 – 121,441 miles
  • 2023 – 120,261 miles
  • 2022 – 119,316 miles
  • 2021 – 118,236 miles
  • 2020 – 116,181 miles
  • 2019 – 113,249 miles
  • 2018 – 111,578 miles
  • 2017 – 108,793 miles
  • 2016 – 106,145 miles
  • 2015 – 101,074 miles
  • 2014 – 94,057 miles
  • 2013 – 87,772 miles
  • 2012 – 81,663 miles
  • 2011 – 77,299 miles
  • 2010 – 72,896 miles
  • 2009 – 65,738 miles
  • 2008 – 58,653 miles
  • 2007 – 52,024 miles
  • 2006 – 45,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,927 miles (+653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    705761886332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass122,274 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    256986191777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,441 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    369563328265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,261 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    242665303331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass119,316 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,316 miles
    Test number
    137307113985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,236 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    406223960044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,181 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,181 miles
    Test number
    583116608989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass113,249 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    443016388371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,578 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,578 miles
    Test number
    433124073034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass108,793 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    291156036009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass106,145 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    173724692830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    855182935129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail101,074 miles (+7,017)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    608372835172
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass94,057 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    429680634198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,772 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    468761533106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,663 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    757886622133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,299 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    216939011147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,896 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    263851220188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,738 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    272849529499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,653 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    233061738483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,024 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    774075827177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass45,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    800913836161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R293 RFR

Does R293 RFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R293 RFR is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R293 RFR?
The MOT on R293 RFR is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R293 RFR done?
R293 RFR was recorded at 122,927 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has R293 RFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 RFR has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2015.
Has the mileage on R293 RFR 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 R293 RFR find?
R293 RFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

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