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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X451 DBAMOT history

X451 DBA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

X451 DBA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,104 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 DBA
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
7 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 DBA was last recorded at 117,104 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,956 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,104 miles
  • 2024 – 116,451 miles
  • 2023 – 115,858 miles
  • 2022 – 112,904 miles
  • 2021 – 108,978 miles
  • 2019 – 103,495 miles
  • 2018 – 99,193 miles
  • 2016 – 94,428 miles
  • 2015 – 90,202 miles
  • 2013 – 83,783 miles
  • 2012 – 77,053 miles
  • 2011 – 72,558 miles
  • 2010 – 68,436 miles
  • 2009 – 64,716 miles
  • 2008 – 60,352 miles
  • 2007 – 55,914 miles
  • 2006 – 50,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,104 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
  • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,104 miles (+148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    229477216691
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  2. Fail116,956 miles (+505)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    912650440300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four springs rusty
    • AdvisoryAllfour wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass116,451 miles (+593)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    372861226672
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,858 miles (+186)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,858 miles
    Test number
    862312419200
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,672 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,672 miles
    Test number
    267198848632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,904 miles (+3,926)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    358280098331
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,978 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    783294251733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,950 miles (+5,455)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,950 miles
    Test number
    522160925132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass103,495 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    691228832795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,193 miles (+4,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    185823185807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills fitted n/s and o/s

  11. Pass94,428 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    840163457741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass90,202 miles (+6,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    107271331241
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  13. Pass83,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    215129433363
    • NoteEngine management warning light illuminating.
    • NoteWasher warning light illuminating

  14. Fail83,779 miles (+6,726)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,779 miles
    Test number
    948179533311
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management warning light illuminating.
    • NoteWasher warning light illuminating

  15. Pass77,053 miles (+4,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    735319942126
    • NoteEngine managment light on.

  16. Pass72,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    267674051112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,558 miles (+4,122)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    889734351118
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass68,436 miles (+3,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,436 miles
    Test number
    881632950109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass64,716 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    211153339167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,352 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    423820058183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,914 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,914 miles
    Test number
    862277537122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    704256036100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 DBA

Does X451 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X451 DBA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X451 DBA?
The MOT on X451 DBA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X451 DBA done?
X451 DBA was recorded at 117,104 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has X451 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 DBA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X451 DBA 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 X451 DBA find?
X451 DBA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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