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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

RES 708MOT history

RES 708 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

RES 708 silver 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
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,963 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RES 708
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RES 708 was last recorded at 135,963 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2014: 28,017 miles, lower than 105,301 miles on 14 Jan 2013.

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
133,756 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,207 miles
Average per year
3,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,963 miles
  • 2025 – 133,756 miles
  • 2024 – 131,783 miles
  • 2023 – 131,006 miles
  • 2022 – 130,273 miles
  • 2021 – 128,928 miles
  • 2020 – 128,219 miles
  • 2019 – 125,273 miles
  • 2018 – 122,001 miles
  • 2017 – 119,288 miles
  • 2016 – 114,698 miles
  • 2015 – 111,019 miles
  • 2014 – 28,017 miles
  • 2013 – 105,301 miles
  • 2012 – 100,430 miles
  • 2011 – 95,713 miles
  • 2010 – 91,778 miles
  • 2009 – 83,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,963 miles
    Test number
    435516760926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,958 miles (+2,202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,958 miles
    Test number
    542268238716
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    131806993394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,756 miles (+1,973)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    490233321799
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,783 miles (+777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    423725598399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    874197879785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,006 miles (+733)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    962248240861
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,273 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,273 miles
    Test number
    285481354754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass128,928 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,928 miles
    Test number
    519512419302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,219 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,219 miles
    Test number
    518857177508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    858670649122
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

  12. Fail125,273 miles (+3,272)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    869784349585
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

  13. Pass122,001 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    696023707224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,288 miles (+4,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,288 miles
    Test number
    970905109808
    • 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)

  15. Pass114,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,698 miles
    Test number
    705319253320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,698 miles (+3,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,698 miles
    Test number
    506868896792
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass111,019 miles (+83,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    809802915075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,017 miles (-77,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    686620824035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass105,301 miles (+4,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    857284213071
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass100,430 miles (+4,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,430 miles
    Test number
    746665502025
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass95,713 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    365490411072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,778 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    174083230086
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,778 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    423853530076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    444983539230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RES 708

What vehicle is registration RES 708 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RES 708 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RES 708 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RES 708 is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RES 708?
The MOT on RES 708 is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RES 708 done?
RES 708 was recorded at 135,963 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,161 miles a year.
Has RES 708 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RES 708 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on RES 708 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RES 708 find?
RES 708 passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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