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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X747 DTAMOT history

X747 DTA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

X747 DTA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
139,823 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X747 DTA
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
20 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X747 DTA was last recorded at 139,823 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,357 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,466 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,823 miles
  • 2025 – 135,357 miles
  • 2024 – 132,860 miles
  • 2023 – 129,895 miles
  • 2022 – 126,644 miles
  • 2021 – 122,194 miles
  • 2020 – 117,963 miles
  • 2019 – 113,422 miles
  • 2018 – 108,906 miles
  • 2017 – 104,293 miles
  • 2016 – 99,612 miles
  • 2015 – 95,262 miles
  • 2014 – 90,716 miles
  • 2013 – 85,297 miles
  • 2012 – 81,056 miles
  • 2011 – 77,918 miles
  • 2010 – 73,629 miles
  • 2009 – 69,201 miles
  • 2008 – 65,673 miles
  • 2007 – 61,829 miles
  • 2006 – 55,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,823 miles
  • DangerousSub-frame likely to fail corroded in multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both sills

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,823 miles (+4,466)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    548688902354
    • DangerousSub-frame likely to fail corroded in multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both sills

  2. Pass135,357 miles (+2,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    641708819907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass132,860 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    754750583422
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded

  4. Pass129,895 miles (+3,251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,895 miles
    Test number
    494705781959
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame body mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,644 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,644 miles
    Test number
    574602346117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,194 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    259801990627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail122,104 miles (+4,141)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    547770022213
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,963 miles (+4,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,963 miles
    Test number
    474267378666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all road wheels (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Pass113,422 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    967324908541
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail113,422 miles (+4,516)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,422 miles
    Test number
    936905120692
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,906 miles (+4,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,906 miles
    Test number
    201102276216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  12. Pass104,293 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    191273308718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,612 miles (+4,350)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    974170765044
    • AdvisoryFront Lower coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower exhaust and heat shield rusty

  14. Pass95,262 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    198997535082
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMirror faded o/s/f

  15. Fail95,262 miles (+4,546)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    958727635075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMirror faded o/s/f

  16. Pass90,716 miles (+5,419)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    537358834046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass85,297 miles (+4,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    975497233052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass81,056 miles (+3,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    856509432013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,918 miles (+4,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,918 miles
    Test number
    369189631039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass73,629 miles (+4,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    244490340082
    • NoteRear tyres close to 1.6 mm limit, wiper blades n eed to be replaced soon

  21. Pass69,201 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    364415309096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,673 miles (+3,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    934040118051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,829 miles (+6,512)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    830840617092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass55,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    651562516052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,317 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    193710216060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X747 DTA

Does X747 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X747 DTA expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X747 DTA?
The MOT on X747 DTA expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X747 DTA done?
X747 DTA was recorded at 139,823 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has X747 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X747 DTA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X747 DTA 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 X747 DTA find?
X747 DTA failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: sub-frame likely to fail corroded in multiple places; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end, and 6 more.

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