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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.

X17 BEL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass98,041 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass98,041 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    153296614173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass74,431 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    808323597418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass56,244 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    319877328912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,118 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    716253888138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,063 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    444711486931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,328 miles (+9,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,328 miles
    Test number
    946980293307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,950 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,950 miles
    Test number
    278338015119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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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