Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc
V47 ESLMOT history
V47 ESL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 35,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 35,962 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V47 ESL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V47 ESL was last recorded at 35,962 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,947 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 1,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,962 miles
- 2025 – 35,947 miles
- 2024 – 35,914 miles
- 2023 – 35,817 miles
- 2022 – 35,776 miles
- 2020 – 35,473 miles
- 2019 – 35,318 miles
- 2017 – 35,307 miles
- 2016 – 34,783 miles
- 2015 – 34,066 miles
- 2014 – 33,544 miles
- 2013 – 32,516 miles
- 2012 – 31,329 miles
- 2010 – 27,660 miles
- 2009 – 24,357 miles
- 2008 – 20,714 miles
- 2007 – 18,627 miles
- 2006 – 15,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail35,962 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear backing plates corroded but not likely to become detached
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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms an stay bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded / loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail35,962 miles (+15)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,962 miles
- Test number
- 286442882277
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear backing plates corroded but not likely to become detached
Pass35,947 miles (+33)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 35,947 miles
- Test number
- 446185744289
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,914 miles (+97)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 35,914 miles
- Test number
- 933116533895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,817 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 35,817 miles
- Test number
- 518768193633
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear backing plates corroded
Pass35,776 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 35,776 miles
- Test number
- 542878501965
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms an stay bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate corroded / loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,775 miles (+302)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,775 miles
- Test number
- 356699416881
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms an stay bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate corroded / loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,473 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 35,473 miles
- Test number
- 629871575466
- AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside components
Fail35,459 miles (+141)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,459 miles
- Test number
- 875216817034
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside components
Pass35,318 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 35,318 miles
- Test number
- 864517663547
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass35,307 miles (+524)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 35,307 miles
- Test number
- 965512631646
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass34,783 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,783 miles
- Test number
- 246735484173
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
Fail34,783 miles (+717)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,783 miles
- Test number
- 488414140888
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
Pass34,066 miles (+522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,066 miles
- Test number
- 167815665467
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass33,544 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,544 miles
- Test number
- 747185684046
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass32,516 miles (+1,187)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,516 miles
- Test number
- 548906983033
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront exhaust mount broken
Pass31,329 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,329 miles
- Test number
- 255564592034
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre flat
Fail31,329 miles (+3,669)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,329 miles
- Test number
- 175064992447
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre flat
Pass27,660 miles (+3,303)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,660 miles
- Test number
- 561804780285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,357 miles (+3,643)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,357 miles
- Test number
- 152780989278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass20,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 20,714 miles
- Test number
- 610261698209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,714 miles (+2,087)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,714 miles
- Test number
- 323390698416
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass18,627 miles (+2,835)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 18,627 miles
- Test number
- 210628687284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,792 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 15,792 miles
- Test number
- 854326576291
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about V47 ESL
- Does V47 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V47 ESL expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V47 ESL?
- The MOT on V47 ESL expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V47 ESL done?
- V47 ESL was recorded at 35,962 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
- Has V47 ESL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V47 ESL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V47 ESL 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 V47 ESL find?
- V47 ESL failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 9 more.
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