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White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

TAM 254MOT history

TAM 254 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 195,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
195,503 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAM 254
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAM 254 was last recorded at 195,503 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,720 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,503 miles
  • 2022 – 194,720 miles
  • 2021 – 194,318 miles
  • 2020 – 190,716 miles
  • 2019 – 184,607 miles
  • 2017 – 176,821 miles
  • 2016 – 174,963 miles
  • 2015 – 159,115 miles
  • 2014 – 149,219 miles
  • 2013 – 135,829 miles
  • 2012 – 127,599 miles
  • 2011 – 105,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,503 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • OSF foremost suspension arm rear bush perished and splitting but not causing excess play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Various suspension bushes perished slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,503 miles (+783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,503 miles
    Test number
    293201659559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,720 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    194,720 miles
    Test number
    504199691006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,318 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,318 miles
    Test number
    482263333954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass190,716 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,716 miles
    Test number
    372654954140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,607 miles
    Test number
    599440890668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,607 miles (+7,786)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,607 miles
    Test number
    209513582986
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,821 miles
    Test number
    196876255991
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Fail176,821 miles (+1,858)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,821 miles
    Test number
    953661089944
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  9. Pass174,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    174,963 miles
    Test number
    372112703646
    • AdvisoryOSF foremost suspension arm rear bush perished and splitting but not causing excess play
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSF wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished slightly

  10. Fail174,963 miles (+15,848)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,963 miles
    Test number
    452026089305
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires slightly out of shape and have damaged sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF tire close to 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOSF foremost suspension arm rear bush perished and splitting but not causing excess play
    • AdvisorySlight play in OSF wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished slightly

  11. Pass159,115 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    287727345102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged & o/s/r
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/r light lens slightly damaged & o/s/r wing cover & n/s/f bumper cracked
    • NoteSlight lift in both rear shocks

  12. Fail159,115 miles (+9,896)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    265006645455
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged & o/s/r
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/r light lens slightly damaged & o/s/r wing cover & n/s/f bumper cracked
    • NoteSlight lift in both rear shocks

  13. Pass149,219 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    718392044187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords visable

  14. Fail149,219 miles (+13,390)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    349601244102
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords visable

  15. Pass135,829 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    459393833111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail135,822 miles (+8,223)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    468090433140
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,599 miles (+21,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,599 miles
    Test number
    296517942478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass105,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,906 miles
    Test number
    995292931153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

Questions about TAM 254

What vehicle is registration TAM 254 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAM 254 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 May 2008. 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 TAM 254 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TAM 254 expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TAM 254?
The MOT on TAM 254 expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TAM 254 done?
TAM 254 was recorded at 195,503 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has TAM 254 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAM 254 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on TAM 254 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 TAM 254 find?
TAM 254 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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