Mercedes-Benz C
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
R511 DDSMOT history
R511 DDS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,795 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R511 DDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R511 DDS was last recorded at 118,795 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 9,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2024: 20,784 miles, lower than 90,125 miles on 4 Aug 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,891 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,904 miles
- Average per year
- 8,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,795 miles
- 2025 – 108,891 miles
- 2024 – 100,036 miles
- 2023 – 90,125 miles
- 2022 – 79,240 miles
- 2021 – 70,947 miles
- 2020 – 66,105 miles
- 2019 – 58,331 miles
- 2018 – 50,017 miles
- 2017 – 41,227 miles
- 2016 – 32,140 miles
- 2015 – 22,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,795 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,795 miles (+9,904)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,795 miles
- Test number
- 863177154769
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,891 miles (+8,855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 108,891 miles
- Test number
- 829248360943
- 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,036 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,036 miles
- Test number
- 394423919422
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail20,784 miles (-69,341)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,784 miles
- Test number
- 863898958341
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,125 miles (+10,885)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 90,125 miles
- Test number
- 888493026989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,240 miles (+8,293)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 79,240 miles
- Test number
- 701149015233
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,947 miles (+4,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,947 miles
- Test number
- 816334777262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,105 miles (+7,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 66,105 miles
- Test number
- 659759846214
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,331 miles (+8,314)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 58,331 miles
- Test number
- 136548058826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,017 miles (+8,790)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 50,017 miles
- Test number
- 947638729643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,227 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,227 miles
- Test number
- 291415602226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,152 miles (+9,012)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,152 miles
- Test number
- 512427772955
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,140 miles (+10,108)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 32,140 miles
- Test number
- 568592677122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,032 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 22,032 miles
- Test number
- 622827703937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R511 DDS
- Does R511 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 DDS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R511 DDS?
- The MOT on R511 DDS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R511 DDS done?
- R511 DDS was recorded at 118,795 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 8,803 miles a year.
- Has R511 DDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R511 DDS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on R511 DDS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R511 DDS find?
- R511 DDS passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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