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White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,497 cc

X742 HRXMOT history

X742 HRX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 372,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

X742 HRX white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2027
Mileage
372,627 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 HRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 HRX was last recorded at 372,627 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
369,886 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
14,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 372,627 miles
  • 2025 – 369,886 miles
  • 2024 – 369,788 miles
  • 2023 – 369,624 miles
  • 2022 – 369,567 miles
  • 2021 – 369,546 miles
  • 2020 – 369,125 miles
  • 2019 – 369,023 miles
  • 2018 – 368,835 miles
  • 2017 – 367,665 miles
  • 2016 – 367,028 miles
  • 2015 – 331,862 miles
  • 2014 – 295,472 miles
  • 2013 – 281,471 miles
  • 2012 – 279,604 miles
  • 2011 – 275,214 miles
  • 2010 – 249,650 miles
  • 2009 – 210,734 miles
  • 2008 – 165,365 miles
  • 2007 – 115,146 miles
  • 2006 – 72,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass372,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007

  • Slight play in steering linkage nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass372,627 miles (+2,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    372,627 miles
    Test number
    463327508165
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

  2. Pass369,886 miles (+98)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    369,886 miles
    Test number
    255367703873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage nearside and offside

  3. Pass369,788 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    369,788 miles
    Test number
    484523069292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass369,624 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    369,624 miles
    Test number
    796169971403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass369,567 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    369,567 miles
    Test number
    997530374357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass369,546 miles (+421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    369,546 miles
    Test number
    804007046504
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass369,125 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    369,125 miles
    Test number
    425968618526
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass369,023 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    369,023 miles
    Test number
    486776694360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass368,835 miles (+1,170)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    368,835 miles
    Test number
    379638123770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

  10. Pass367,665 miles (+637)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    367,665 miles
    Test number
    677914778840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded holed
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage nearside and offside

  11. Pass367,028 miles (+35,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    367,028 miles
    Test number
    130193032228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass331,862 miles (+36,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    331,862 miles
    Test number
    721205019629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake peformance low on offside
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack nearside+offside

  13. Pass295,472 miles (+14,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    295,472 miles
    Test number
    765128014372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass281,471 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    281,471 miles
    Test number
    836546003308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass279,604 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    279,604 miles
    Test number
    906420612385
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass275,214 miles (+25,564)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    275,214 miles
    Test number
    399601321341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass249,650 miles (+38,916)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    249,650 miles
    Test number
    873688900366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass210,734 miles (+45,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    210,734 miles
    Test number
    742092129392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    165,365 miles
    Test number
    601405928304
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail165,349 miles (+50,203)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,349 miles
    Test number
    613105428390
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass115,146 miles (+16,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    424275727301
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass98,844 miles (+249)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    740785967010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall hole in o/s/f indicator lens

  23. Fail98,595 miles (+26,562)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    240719557088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering system
    • NoteTyre size is (195/65vr15)

  24. Pass72,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    434146766083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,033 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    650665866057
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about X742 HRX

Does X742 HRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X742 HRX is valid until 20 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X742 HRX?
The MOT on X742 HRX is valid until 20 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X742 HRX done?
X742 HRX was recorded at 372,627 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 14,555 miles a year.
Has X742 HRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 HRX has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on X742 HRX 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 X742 HRX find?
X742 HRX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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