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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

R50 DAFMOT history

R50 DAF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

R50 DAF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
33,250 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DAF was last recorded at 33,250 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2012: 23,613 miles, lower than 36,355 miles on 22 Dec 2011.

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
33,250 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 33,250 miles
  • 2023 – 31,766 miles
  • 2022 – 31,183 miles
  • 2021 – 31,174 miles
  • 2020 – 31,142 miles
  • 2019 – 30,846 miles
  • 2017 – 29,343 miles
  • 2016 – 28,571 miles
  • 2014 – 25,903 miles
  • 2013 – 24,309 miles
  • 2012 – 23,613 miles
  • 2011 – 36,355 miles
  • 2010 – 20,772 miles
  • 2009 – 18,744 miles
  • 2008 – 15,504 miles
  • 2007 – 12,659 miles
  • 2006 – 9,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,250 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Advise off side door mirror glass deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    994317430954
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail33,250 miles (+687)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    888818338942
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,563 miles (+797)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,563 miles
    Test number
    916360542897
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass31,766 miles (+583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    560015452437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass31,183 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,183 miles
    Test number
    624762846177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,174 miles (+32)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,174 miles
    Test number
    292818723743
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level brake light strobing with indicator operation (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Note all tyres perishing noticeably on edge and in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass31,142 miles (+296)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,142 miles
    Test number
    551126837242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass30,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    798383509291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail30,846 miles (+610)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    951021983929
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass30,236 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    906299117822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass29,343 miles (+772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    265664544019
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side door mirror indicator lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side door mirror glass deteriorating
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors weeping

  12. Pass28,571 miles (+1,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,571 miles
    Test number
    690558600744
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side door mirror indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side door mirror glass deteriorating

  13. Pass27,485 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,485 miles
    Test number
    543091795333
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of off door mirror glass
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side front tyre starting to perish

  14. Pass25,903 miles (+1,594)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    909733954393
    • NoteAdvise both rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise off side door mirror glass deteriorating
    • NoteAdvise rear diff weeping

  15. Pass24,309 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    465534853346
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing low,unevenly and perishing

  16. Fail24,305 miles (+692)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,305 miles
    Test number
    966763953367
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing low,unevenly and perishing
    • NoteAdvise rear diff weeping

  17. Pass23,613 miles (-12,742)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,613 miles
    Test number
    379556152357
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteAdvise off side front tyre perishing
    • NoteAdvise rear diff weeping

  18. Pass36,355 miles (+15,583)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,355 miles
    Test number
    786386851361
    • NoteAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteAdvise off side tyre perishing
    • NoteAdvise rear diff weeping

  19. Pass20,772 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    713817250343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,744 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,744 miles
    Test number
    802676159338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,504 miles (+2,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,504 miles
    Test number
    503426148306
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  22. Pass12,659 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,659 miles
    Test number
    674397447368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,599 miles
    Test number
    540275756311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DAF

Does R50 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R50 DAF expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R50 DAF?
The MOT on R50 DAF expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R50 DAF done?
R50 DAF was recorded at 33,250 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 1,313 miles a year.
Has R50 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DAF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R50 DAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R50 DAF find?
R50 DAF passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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