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Mercedes-Benz C

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X457 FLDMOT history

X457 FLD is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

X457 FLD gold Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
138,033 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 FLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 FLD was last recorded at 138,033 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,352 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
5,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,033 miles
  • 2024 – 135,352 miles
  • 2022 – 134,347 miles
  • 2021 – 132,744 miles
  • 2020 – 131,404 miles
  • 2019 – 130,467 miles
  • 2018 – 127,009 miles
  • 2017 – 121,576 miles
  • 2016 – 116,292 miles
  • 2015 – 110,949 miles
  • 2014 – 106,709 miles
  • 2013 – 103,655 miles
  • 2012 – 100,381 miles
  • 2011 – 86,159 miles
  • 2010 – 76,909 miles
  • 2009 – 67,577 miles
  • 2008 – 56,637 miles
  • 2007 – 46,392 miles
  • 2006 – 37,503 miles
  • 2005 – 37,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,033 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,033 miles
    Test number
    980055580385
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail138,033 miles (+2,681)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,033 miles
    Test number
    103556250656
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass135,352 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    641783471241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,347 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,347 miles
    Test number
    849958479542
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side has surface corrosion

  5. Pass132,744 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,744 miles
    Test number
    422739993453
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  6. Pass131,404 miles (+937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    265644510418
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  7. Pass130,467 miles (+3,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    334893136815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass127,009 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    192324431070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,576 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    507174474784
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass116,292 miles (+5,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    229465420448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass110,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    718269840388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail110,949 miles (+4,240)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    629743401583
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner band (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,709 miles (+3,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    308547444489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass103,655 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,655 miles
    Test number
    787050253201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,381 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    456319142278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,533 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,533 miles
    Test number
    927474122033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,159 miles (+9,250)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,159 miles
    Test number
    355411931006
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass76,909 miles (+9,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    732811440055
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass67,577 miles (+10,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    743578459000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass56,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    302186358088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,637 miles (+10,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    464316358046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass46,392 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    493292857083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,503 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    184052576402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    604550825346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 FLD

Does X457 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X457 FLD expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X457 FLD?
The MOT on X457 FLD expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X457 FLD done?
X457 FLD was recorded at 138,033 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
Has X457 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 FLD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X457 FLD 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 X457 FLD find?
X457 FLD passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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