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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

R50 DBAMOT history

R50 DBA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

R50 DBA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
205,500 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DBA was last recorded at 205,500 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,418 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,082 miles
Average per year
9,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,500 miles
  • 2025 – 199,418 miles
  • 2024 – 189,616 miles
  • 2022 – 173,627 miles
  • 2021 – 166,659 miles
  • 2020 – 160,317 miles
  • 2019 – 152,586 miles
  • 2018 – 142,791 miles
  • 2017 – 136,218 miles
  • 2016 – 126,716 miles
  • 2015 – 117,642 miles
  • 2014 – 108,731 miles
  • 2013 – 101,043 miles
  • 2012 – 89,732 miles
  • 2011 – 63,781 miles
  • 2010 – 49,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,500 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • O/s/r brake disc have pitting corrosion on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle underside body and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,500 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    205,500 miles
    Test number
    838024154980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,418 miles (+9,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    199,418 miles
    Test number
    759609255154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass189,616 miles (+15,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,616 miles
    Test number
    374501836612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass173,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,627 miles
    Test number
    690652216830
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer has a slight corrosion hole

  5. Fail173,623 miles (+6,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,623 miles
    Test number
    574472117581
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear track controll arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes are binding very slightly
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer has a slight corrosion hole

  6. Pass166,659 miles (+6,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,659 miles
    Test number
    642208369220
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc inner face wearing uneven corrosion pitting
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

  7. Pass160,317 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,317 miles
    Test number
    476416610328
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc have pitting corrosion on inner faces
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside body and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

  8. Fail160,247 miles (+7,661)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,247 miles
    Test number
    135501097128
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r anti roll bar link bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc have pitting corrosion on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar mount bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside body and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

  9. Pass152,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,586 miles
    Test number
    608508570799
    • 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))

  10. Fail152,583 miles (+9,792)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,583 miles
    Test number
    217085283231
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass142,791 miles (+6,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,791 miles
    Test number
    725204479453
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass136,218 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    787044196042
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail136,106 miles (+9,390)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    666069205381
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass126,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,716 miles
    Test number
    920949360637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,716 miles (+9,074)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,716 miles
    Test number
    643469292025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass117,642 miles (+8,911)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,642 miles
    Test number
    585381358008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat
    • AdvisoryUndertrys fitted

  17. Pass108,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    945965914365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail108,731 miles (+7,688)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    446631614450
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass101,043 miles (+2,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    739353213381
    • NoteUNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

  20. Pass98,712 miles (+8,980)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    807647413066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on outside edge

  21. Pass89,732 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    817181682064
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

  22. Fail89,712 miles (+25,931)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    439250682029
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

  23. Pass63,781 miles (+14,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    566813651012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    624686370093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DBA

Does R50 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DBA is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DBA?
The MOT on R50 DBA is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DBA done?
R50 DBA was recorded at 205,500 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 9,819 miles a year.
Has R50 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DBA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R50 DBA 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 R50 DBA find?
R50 DBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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