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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

SPO 490MOT history

SPO 490 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

SPO 490 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,920 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPO 490
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPO 490 was last recorded at 107,920 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 11,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,616 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,304 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,920 miles
  • 2025 – 96,616 miles
  • 2024 – 86,725 miles
  • 2023 – 78,819 miles
  • 2022 – 73,183 miles
  • 2021 – 72,880 miles
  • 2020 – 70,011 miles
  • 2017 – 68,073 miles
  • 2016 – 64,855 miles
  • 2015 – 61,678 miles
  • 2014 – 57,256 miles
  • 2013 – 52,264 miles
  • 2012 – 47,131 miles
  • 2011 – 41,899 miles
  • 2010 – 36,308 miles
  • 2009 – 30,464 miles
  • 2008 – 25,965 miles
  • 2007 – 20,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,920 miles
    Test number
    753438632973
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts

  2. Fail107,920 miles (+11,304)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,920 miles
    Test number
    429389534892
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts

  3. Pass96,616 miles (+9,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,616 miles
    Test number
    628343764395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion rear axle

  4. Pass86,725 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    935155801665
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle
    • AdvisoryCovers under body

  5. Fail86,721 miles (+7,902)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    393636570529
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle
    • AdvisoryCovers under body

  6. Pass78,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,819 miles
    Test number
    766256225421
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body front and rear axle
    • AdvisoryCovers under body front to rear

  7. Fail78,815 miles (+5,632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    716413772684
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body front and rear axle
    • AdvisoryCovers under body front to rear

  8. Pass73,183 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    492528532543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body
    • AdvisoryUnder body & parts corroded

  9. Pass72,880 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    816184756884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,011 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    520660219603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,000 miles (+1,927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    446475119074
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass68,073 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    186668647916
    • AdvisoryAll 4 flexible hose ferrule's corroded
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

  13. Fail68,073 miles (+3,218)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    540009479147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 flexible hose ferrule's corroded
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

  14. Pass64,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    206868909260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,855 miles (+3,177)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    897077276317
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger snapped (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass61,678 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,678 miles
    Test number
    116556010009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass57,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    758807844272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,256 miles (+4,992)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    456147244270
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass52,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,264 miles
    Test number
    397356043251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,264 miles (+5,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,264 miles
    Test number
    768066543203
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass47,131 miles (+5,232)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    916842962209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSF and NSR tyres starting to crack

  22. Pass41,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,899 miles
    Test number
    787911491207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,899 miles (+5,591)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,899 miles
    Test number
    219501991252
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass36,308 miles (+5,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,308 miles
    Test number
    672909890275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass30,464 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    523437919320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    662472239267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,120 miles (+4,155)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    304782539281
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small bulge in sidewall

  28. Pass25,965 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    432648428265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,381 miles
    Test number
    713907527210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SPO 490

What vehicle is registration SPO 490 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPO 490 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. 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 SPO 490 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPO 490 is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPO 490?
The MOT on SPO 490 is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPO 490 done?
SPO 490 was recorded at 107,920 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has SPO 490 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPO 490 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SPO 490 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 SPO 490 find?
SPO 490 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & parts rusty, and 1 more.

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