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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

RHO 88MOT history

RHO 88 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

RHO 88 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
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,757 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RHO 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RHO 88 was last recorded at 104,757 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,756 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,757 miles
  • 2024 – 99,310 miles
  • 2023 – 97,406 miles
  • 2022 – 95,249 miles
  • 2021 – 94,382 miles
  • 2020 – 92,613 miles
  • 2019 – 91,864 miles
  • 2018 – 90,010 miles
  • 2017 – 88,993 miles
  • 2016 – 86,918 miles
  • 2015 – 83,743 miles
  • 2014 – 80,860 miles
  • 2013 – 78,222 miles
  • 2012 – 75,383 miles
  • 2011 – 72,720 miles
  • 2010 – 69,437 miles
  • 2009 – 65,693 miles
  • 2008 – 61,753 miles
  • 2007 – 57,262 miles
  • 2006 – 53,463 miles
  • 2005 – 49,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,757 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    460146642302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail104,756 miles (+5,446)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    475607860690
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass99,310 miles (+1,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    622029215399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass97,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    585725745619
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail97,406 miles (+2,157)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    398626245982
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass95,249 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    134741168148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass94,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    109461312430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail94,382 miles (+1,769)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    211653648774
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass92,613 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    508579630605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,864 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    128390317088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,010 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    926710067679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    163265379848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Fail88,993 miles (+2,075)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    754096295001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass86,918 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,918 miles
    Test number
    822547606013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,743 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,743 miles
    Test number
    406333689129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,860 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    678460704301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    396537293258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,222 miles (+2,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    166087593298
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass75,383 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,383 miles
    Test number
    437811402376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,720 miles (+3,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    437735101429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass69,437 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    700773900377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,693 miles (+3,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,693 miles
    Test number
    452463309415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass61,753 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    992205608373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,262 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,262 miles
    Test number
    623603297237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,463 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    732689296206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    192410405369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RHO 88

What vehicle is registration RHO 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RHO 88 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2001. 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 RHO 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RHO 88 is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RHO 88?
The MOT on RHO 88 is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RHO 88 done?
RHO 88 was recorded at 104,757 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has RHO 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RHO 88 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on RHO 88 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 RHO 88 find?
RHO 88 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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