
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
X17 BELMOT history
X17 BEL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 98,041 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 BEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 BEL was last recorded at 98,041 miles on 13 Sept 2026, 5,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,797 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,244 miles
- Average per year
- 6,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,041 miles
- 2025 – 92,797 miles
- 2024 – 88,176 miles
- 2023 – 81,786 miles
- 2022 – 74,431 miles
- 2021 – 66,808 miles
- 2020 – 61,583 miles
- 2019 – 56,244 miles
- 2018 – 49,118 miles
- 2017 – 42,063 miles
- 2016 – 34,328 miles
- 2015 – 24,950 miles
- 2014 – 23,776 miles
- 2013 – 19,608 miles
- 2012 – 14,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear subframe forward bushs worn and split and other rear suspension bushs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,041 miles (+5,244)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 98,041 miles
- Test number
- 153296614173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,797 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,797 miles
- Test number
- 657046839770
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe forward bushs worn and split and other rear suspension bushs
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Fail92,793 miles (+4,617)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,793 miles
- Test number
- 188813530261
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake pad also breaking up (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe forward bushs worn and split and other rear suspension bushs
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Pass88,176 miles (+6,390)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 88,176 miles
- Test number
- 838234265263
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,786 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 81,786 miles
- Test number
- 822443980273
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,778 miles (+7,347)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,778 miles
- Test number
- 682528581085
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,431 miles (+7,623)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,431 miles
- Test number
- 808323597418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,808 miles (+5,225)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 66,808 miles
- Test number
- 556977311815
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,583 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 61,583 miles
- Test number
- 765137051131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,244 miles (+7,126)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,244 miles
- Test number
- 319877328912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,118 miles (+7,055)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 716253888138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,063 miles (+7,735)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,063 miles
- Test number
- 444711486931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,328 miles (+9,378)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,328 miles
- Test number
- 946980293307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,950 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,950 miles
- Test number
- 278338015119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,776 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 23,776 miles
- Test number
- 696276034397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail23,776 miles (+4,168)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,776 miles
- Test number
- 489606534340
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Pass19,608 miles (+5,187)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 19,608 miles
- Test number
- 907283943326
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass14,421 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 14,421 miles
- Test number
- 687319832304
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about X17 BEL
- Does X17 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 BEL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X17 BEL?
- The MOT on X17 BEL is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 BEL done?
- X17 BEL was recorded at 98,041 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2026, an average of 6,071 miles a year.
- Has X17 BEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 BEL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X17 BEL 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 X17 BEL find?
- X17 BEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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