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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,397 cc

W256 MBLMOT history

W256 MBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

W256 MBL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,054 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 MBL was last recorded at 79,054 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,992 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,054 miles
  • 2024 – 78,992 miles
  • 2023 – 75,034 miles
  • 2022 – 64,377 miles
  • 2021 – 57,806 miles
  • 2020 – 49,477 miles
  • 2019 – 44,375 miles
  • 2018 – 36,972 miles
  • 2017 – 32,673 miles
  • 2016 – 25,333 miles
  • 2015 – 17,429 miles
  • 2014 – 12,858 miles
  • 2013 – 10,539 miles
  • 2012 – 8,955 miles
  • 2011 – 7,374 miles
  • 2010 – 6,374 miles
  • 2009 – 5,333 miles
  • 2008 – 3,616 miles
  • 2007 – 1,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,054 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,054 miles
    Test number
    173664783432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass78,992 miles (+3,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    961487100413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,034 miles (+10,657)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,034 miles
    Test number
    900476805346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,377 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    236129199503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,101 miles (+6,295)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,101 miles
    Test number
    428344082944
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,806 miles (+229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    938660234409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail57,577 miles (+8,100)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    360324078469
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above nearside of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    539399342041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,461 miles (+5,086)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    995610939801
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,375 miles (+7,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    707630272684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,972 miles (+4,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    111901790584
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    811351520662
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail32,673 miles (+7,340)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    577225977566
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSide repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass25,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,333 miles
    Test number
    381509080082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,333 miles (+7,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,333 miles
    Test number
    143556277952
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass17,429 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,429 miles
    Test number
    896142185145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass12,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,858 miles
    Test number
    278661274171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,858 miles (+2,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,858 miles
    Test number
    488831874162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass10,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    10,539 miles
    Test number
    565234353130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,539 miles (+1,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,539 miles
    Test number
    809034053129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass8,955 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,955 miles
    Test number
    969344362189
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  22. Pass7,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,374 miles
    Test number
    259045251474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,374 miles (+1,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,374 miles
    Test number
    836415251162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  24. Pass6,374 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,374 miles
    Test number
    733302850160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,333 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    5,333 miles
    Test number
    664637959122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,616 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,616 miles
    Test number
    342081578114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass1,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    1,436 miles
    Test number
    184533647155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230223066424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 MBL

Does W256 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 MBL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W256 MBL?
The MOT on W256 MBL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 MBL done?
W256 MBL was recorded at 79,054 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has W256 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 MBL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on W256 MBL 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 W256 MBL find?
W256 MBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.

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