Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,991 cc
XEL 228MOT history
XEL 228 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 77,497 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,837 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- XEL 228
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 28 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
XEL 228 was last recorded at 77,497 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,258 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,239 miles
- Average per year
- 6,837 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,497 miles
- 2024 – 65,192 miles
- 2023 – 59,472 miles
- 2022 – 52,841 miles
- 2021 – 45,532 miles
- 2020 – 39,759 miles
- 2019 – 32,312 miles
- 2018 – 25,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,497 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector insecure complete outer light unit slightly loose. (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Engine bay covers and under body trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 28 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,497 miles (+4,239)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,497 miles
- Test number
- 960640435250
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Rear reflector insecure complete outer light unit slightly loose. (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass73,258 miles (+8,066)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,258 miles
- Test number
- 404657932046
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,192 miles (+5,720)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,192 miles
- Test number
- 194558423845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,472 miles (+6,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,472 miles
- Test number
- 344389232152
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays
Pass52,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 52,841 miles
- Test number
- 711886696040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,841 miles (+7,309)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,841 miles
- Test number
- 789929469313
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,532 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 45,532 miles
- Test number
- 870532832279
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays
Pass39,759 miles (+7,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 39,759 miles
- Test number
- 779913427854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,312 miles (+7,079)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 32,312 miles
- Test number
- 970777597680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 25,233 miles
- Test number
- 810632270700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about XEL 228
- What vehicle is registration XEL 228 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show XEL 228 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does XEL 228 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XEL 228 is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on XEL 228?
- The MOT on XEL 228 is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has XEL 228 done?
- XEL 228 was recorded at 77,497 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,837 miles a year.
- Has XEL 228 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. XEL 228 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on XEL 228 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 XEL 228 find?
- XEL 228 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear outer rear reflector insecure complete outer light unit slightly loose.; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing, and 2 more.
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