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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

XPC 8MOT history

XPC 8 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

XPC 8 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,127 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XPC 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XPC 8 was last recorded at 84,127 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,809 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,127 miles
  • 2025 – 83,809 miles
  • 2024 – 83,560 miles
  • 2023 – 83,178 miles
  • 2022 – 82,665 miles
  • 2021 – 81,929 miles
  • 2020 – 81,183 miles
  • 2019 – 80,196 miles
  • 2018 – 78,929 miles
  • 2017 – 78,009 miles
  • 2016 – 77,039 miles
  • 2015 – 75,690 miles
  • 2014 – 73,382 miles
  • 2013 – 70,934 miles
  • 2012 – 67,746 miles
  • 2011 – 63,840 miles
  • 2010 – 59,595 miles
  • 2009 – 55,101 miles
  • 2008 – 51,414 miles
  • 2007 – 46,910 miles
  • 2006 – 43,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,127 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    124834386072
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,127 miles (+318)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    167097249429
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,809 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    695068017185
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail83,809 miles (+249)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    490063314707
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass83,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,560 miles
    Test number
    457612263747
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail83,560 miles (+382)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,560 miles
    Test number
    396165907736
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass83,178 miles (+513)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    366634649793
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass82,665 miles (+736)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    941891228497
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass81,929 miles (+746)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    480827437520
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass81,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    311918578573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,182 miles (+986)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    274629680271
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass80,196 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,196 miles
    Test number
    462849758467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,929 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    660126188196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,009 miles (+970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    258129988464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass77,039 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,039 miles
    Test number
    387603126767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,690 miles (+2,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    518156895170
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass73,382 miles (+2,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    236736094486
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail70,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    306318093164
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass70,934 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    809018593137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,746 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    296464182424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,705 miles (+3,865)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    816821482154
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass63,840 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    648629381157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,595 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,595 miles
    Test number
    823874290191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    581529099161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,101 miles (+3,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    220418199497
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  26. Pass51,414 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    272139798491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,910 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    113878897189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    344899396142
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail43,590 miles (+155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,590 miles
    Test number
    983919796191
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail43,435 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    811166146190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about XPC 8

What vehicle is registration XPC 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XPC 8 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 1998. 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 XPC 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XPC 8 is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on XPC 8?
The MOT on XPC 8 is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XPC 8 done?
XPC 8 was recorded at 84,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has XPC 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XPC 8 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on XPC 8 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 XPC 8 find?
XPC 8 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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