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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T17 ERCMOT history

T17 ERC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,569 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 ERC was last recorded at 163,569 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 12,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,564 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,005 miles
Average per year
11,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,569 miles
  • 2025 – 151,564 miles
  • 2024 – 137,724 miles
  • 2023 – 121,103 miles
  • 2022 – 107,981 miles
  • 2021 – 93,571 miles
  • 2020 – 85,676 miles
  • 2019 – 77,396 miles
  • 2018 – 68,687 miles
  • 2017 – 59,908 miles
  • 2016 – 50,413 miles
  • 2015 – 41,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,569 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,569 miles (+12,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,569 miles
    Test number
    933111669614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass151,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,564 miles
    Test number
    689521421789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,564 miles (+59)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,564 miles
    Test number
    158412789708
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail151,505 miles (+13,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,505 miles
    Test number
    474588163675
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,724 miles (+16,621)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,724 miles
    Test number
    581876707252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    807160093112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,103 miles (+13,122)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    764750043703
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,981 miles (+14,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    447452953337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass93,571 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    315972715747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,676 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    947013025980
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass77,396 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    205001160559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,687 miles (+8,779)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    352574781873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,908 miles (+9,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    148130731019
    • AdvisoryEmission is very clean can not detect
  14. Pass50,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,413 miles
    Test number
    686775763797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,413 miles (+9,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,413 miles
    Test number
    398135531323
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass41,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    316462420815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T17 ERC

Does T17 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 ERC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T17 ERC?
The MOT on T17 ERC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 ERC done?
T17 ERC was recorded at 163,569 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 11,151 miles a year.
Has T17 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 ERC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T17 ERC 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 T17 ERC find?
T17 ERC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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