Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

R481 WBLMOT history

R481 WBL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

R481 WBL 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
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
186,154 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,319 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R481 WBL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R481 WBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 WBL was last recorded at 186,154 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,141 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,154 miles
  • 2024 – 181,986 miles
  • 2023 – 179,911 miles
  • 2022 – 174,888 miles
  • 2020 – 167,183 miles
  • 2019 – 157,243 miles
  • 2018 – 149,762 miles
  • 2017 – 143,602 miles
  • 2016 – 138,317 miles
  • 2015 – 136,356 miles
  • 2014 – 134,453 miles
  • 2013 – 128,658 miles
  • 2012 – 124,448 miles
  • 2011 – 119,616 miles
  • 2010 – 115,518 miles
  • 2009 – 113,537 miles
  • 2008 – 110,947 miles
  • 2007 – 105,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,154 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR INNER SILL BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,154 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,154 miles
    Test number
    230871668676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR INNER SILL BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail186,141 miles (+4,155)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,141 miles
    Test number
    468735704334
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR INNER SILL BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass181,986 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,986 miles
    Test number
    540938203710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,911 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,911 miles
    Test number
    690795128649
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail179,911 miles (+5,023)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,911 miles
    Test number
    274456154914
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass174,888 miles (+7,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,888 miles
    Test number
    268049413740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,183 miles
    Test number
    689354174360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,183 miles (+9,940)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,183 miles
    Test number
    948484644137
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass157,243 miles (+7,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,243 miles
    Test number
    901512996512
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak

  10. Pass149,762 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    149,762 miles
    Test number
    439872997695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,602 miles
    Test number
    733219406322
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak

  12. Fail143,601 miles (+5,284)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,601 miles
    Test number
    141361039701
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak

  13. Pass138,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    395604511374
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail138,315 miles (+1,959)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,315 miles
    Test number
    644619363529
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass136,356 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    945119965089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass134,453 miles (+5,795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    497023674037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass128,658 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    845970063082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass124,448 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    455112162010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass119,616 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    638867171054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,546 miles (+4,028)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    285954061020
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass115,518 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,518 miles
    Test number
    121379980455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass113,537 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,537 miles
    Test number
    614421199175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,947 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    242138628176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,880 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    371651857083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass105,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    380801757087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 WBL

Does R481 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 WBL expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 WBL?
The MOT on R481 WBL expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 WBL done?
R481 WBL was recorded at 186,154 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 4,319 miles a year.
Has R481 WBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 WBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R481 WBL 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 R481 WBL find?
R481 WBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill both side.

Related registrations

Browse all R481 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.