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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

X28 JULMOT history

X28 JUL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

X28 JUL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,003 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 JUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 JUL was last recorded at 153,003 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,889 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,114 miles
Average per year
6,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,003 miles
  • 2024 – 146,889 miles
  • 2022 – 143,747 miles
  • 2021 – 143,716 miles
  • 2020 – 139,204 miles
  • 2019 – 135,305 miles
  • 2018 – 131,927 miles
  • 2017 – 126,247 miles
  • 2016 – 121,834 miles
  • 2015 – 116,786 miles
  • 2014 – 113,462 miles
  • 2013 – 107,869 miles
  • 2012 – 100,882 miles
  • 2011 – 89,514 miles
  • 2010 – 71,053 miles
  • 2009 – 59,710 miles
  • 2008 – 51,452 miles
  • 2007 – 37,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp inoperative

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,003 miles
    Test number
    349548857559
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp inoperative
  2. Fail153,003 miles (+6,114)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,003 miles
    Test number
    519298807249
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp inoperative
  3. Pass146,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    382060003060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  4. Fail146,889 miles (+3,142)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    121498318278
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effects high level brake light (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump inoperative (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  5. Pass143,747 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,747 miles
    Test number
    832401407746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail143,716 miles (+4,512)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    543543114590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass139,204 miles (+3,899)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,204 miles
    Test number
    331402386831
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass135,305 miles (+3,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,305 miles
    Test number
    189521594484
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively this brake is dragging slightly (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing and worn smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass131,927 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    799134327689
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded rear road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail131,925 miles (+5,678)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,925 miles
    Test number
    273007451760
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lowerarm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded rear road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass126,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    633328640489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,247 miles (+4,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    183874645778
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end has play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass121,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    676837829158
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
  14. Fail121,834 miles (+5,048)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,834 miles
    Test number
    588637972445
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
  15. Pass116,786 miles (+3,324)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    865516161692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass113,462 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    826216514210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Fail113,462 miles (+5,593)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    769476214219
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass107,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    589494423240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Fail107,869 miles (+6,987)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    345094123416
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass100,882 miles (+11,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,882 miles
    Test number
    465730932265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Pass89,514 miles (+18,461)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    449197711278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn badly om outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly om inner shoulder
    • NoteSmall cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
  22. Fail71,053 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    914362020285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass71,053 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    954772320276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,710 miles (+8,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    774893849298
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass51,452 miles (+13,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    361490848496
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  26. Pass37,767 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,767 miles
    Test number
    671161447272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low

Questions about X28 JUL

Does X28 JUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 JUL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X28 JUL?
The MOT on X28 JUL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 JUL done?
X28 JUL was recorded at 153,003 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
Has X28 JUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 JUL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 JUL 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 X28 JUL find?
X28 JUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; o/s/f fog lamp inoperative.

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