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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

SSL 520MOT history

SSL 520 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

SSL 520 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,854 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSL 520
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSL 520 was last recorded at 136,854 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 6,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,412 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,442 miles
Average per year
9,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,854 miles
  • 2025 – 130,412 miles
  • 2024 – 123,306 miles
  • 2023 – 113,396 miles
  • 2022 – 105,079 miles
  • 2021 – 100,428 miles
  • 2020 – 93,174 miles
  • 2019 – 83,691 miles
  • 2018 – 64,648 miles
  • 2017 – 41,937 miles
  • 2016 – 26,772 miles
  • 2015 – 22,593 miles
  • 2014 – 17,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,854 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    232620645527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,412 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,412 miles
    Test number
    998434208102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,368 miles (+7,062)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    999959233462
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,306 miles
    Test number
    724069338037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail122,301 miles (+8,905)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,301 miles
    Test number
    903295381264
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass113,396 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,396 miles
    Test number
    282555105072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,079 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,079 miles
    Test number
    481372518214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    588933171733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail100,428 miles (+7,254)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    694971145077
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,174 miles (+9,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    146220189009
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,691 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    417310944238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,934 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    782163307160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,928 miles (+15,280)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    311500196486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass64,648 miles (+22,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,648 miles
    Test number
    868241267387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering testable items
  15. Pass41,937 miles (+15,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    428770050085
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
  16. Pass26,772 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,772 miles
    Test number
    884141880930
    • AdvisoryEngine plastic covers and under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.
  17. Pass22,593 miles (+4,595)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,593 miles
    Test number
    709596625096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside rerar tyre outer wall slightly damaged
  18. Pass17,998 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,998 miles
    Test number
    936328334052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about SSL 520

What vehicle is registration SSL 520 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSL 520 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Mar 2011. 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 SSL 520 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSL 520 is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSL 520?
The MOT on SSL 520 is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSL 520 done?
SSL 520 was recorded at 136,854 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 9,617 miles a year.
Has SSL 520 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSL 520 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on SSL 520 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 SSL 520 find?
SSL 520 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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