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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X23 ATUMOT history

X23 ATU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

X23 ATU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,561 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 ATU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 ATU was last recorded at 96,561 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,075 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
3,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,561 miles
  • 2025 – 96,075 miles
  • 2024 – 95,440 miles
  • 2023 – 94,894 miles
  • 2022 – 93,929 miles
  • 2021 – 92,173 miles
  • 2020 – 90,241 miles
  • 2019 – 85,565 miles
  • 2018 – 79,649 miles
  • 2017 – 72,983 miles
  • 2016 – 66,779 miles
  • 2015 – 60,431 miles
  • 2014 – 52,840 miles
  • 2013 – 47,525 miles
  • 2012 – 43,471 miles
  • 2011 – 39,779 miles
  • 2010 – 34,952 miles
  • 2009 – 30,721 miles
  • 2008 – 26,699 miles
  • 2007 – 22,852 miles
  • 2006 – 19,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,561 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,561 miles (+486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    808295590475
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass96,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    217963349570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail96,075 miles (+635)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    205950776146
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass95,440 miles (+546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    321929584634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,894 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    686890651162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,929 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    229955916516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,173 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    692555706542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,241 miles (+4,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,241 miles
    Test number
    289849544614
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  9. Pass85,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    823889302768
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail85,565 miles (+5,916)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    862635267555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass79,649 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,649 miles
    Test number
    974718168254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,983 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    635950492733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,929 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    770093535333
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass72,929 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    814318088234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,779 miles (+6,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    792671397755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,431 miles (+7,591)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,431 miles
    Test number
    785005421701
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit puncture (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass52,840 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    128838364243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail52,783 miles (+5,258)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    719255564264
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,525 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    448316563240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,471 miles (+3,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    816281392266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass39,779 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,779 miles
    Test number
    928610191243
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass34,952 miles (+4,231)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    311801390466
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE JUST ABOVE LEGAL WEAR LIMIT
    • NoteOSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteREAR NO. PLATE JUST STARTING TO FADE
    • NoteSMALL PLAY IN OUTER STEERING ROD

  23. Pass30,721 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    252164269250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,699 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,699 miles
    Test number
    950964378281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,852 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,852 miles
    Test number
    324015287211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,324 miles
    Test number
    971232696296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 ATU

Does X23 ATU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 ATU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 ATU?
The MOT on X23 ATU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 ATU done?
X23 ATU was recorded at 96,561 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,880 miles a year.
Has X23 ATU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 ATU has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 ATU 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 X23 ATU find?
X23 ATU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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