MERCEDES-BENZ C R8LYN has 22 MOTs

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This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,354 miles 9 months ago on Monday 8th September 2025 at 08:56.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Sunday 20th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

R8LYN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 2026124,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Rust Some Areas Underside
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlight Cracked
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202420TH SEPTEMBER 2025117,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Rust Some Areas Underside
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202320TH SEPTEMBER 2024114,194 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 202220TH SEPTEMBER 2023110,414 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202120TH SEPTEMBER 2022108,704 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202020TH SEPTEMBER 2021106,323 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2020106,323 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 201928TH DECEMBER 2020102,406 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 201828TH JUNE 2019100,677 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 201728TH JUNE 201899,493 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 201628TH JUNE 201797,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED1ST JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201695,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED1ST JUNE 201595,641 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201428TH JUNE 201593,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201328TH JUNE 201491,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED29TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201389,172 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED29TH JUNE 201289,172 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED11TH JUNE 201110TH JUNE 201287,600 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 200923RD FEBRUARY 201087,343 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Headlamps Light Output Marginall Dampness On Inside Of Lenses Offside Nead Lamp Cracked
  2. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Have Surface Corosion
  3. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Surface Rust
  4. USER ENTERED - Some Slight Staining Of Fuel Tank
  5. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Has Small Chip
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Poor
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 200987,343 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Headlamps Light Output Marginall Dampness On Inside Of Lenses Offside Nead Lamp Cracked
  6. USER ENTERED - All Brake Discs Have Surface Corosion
  7. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Surface Rust
  8. USER ENTERED - Some Slight Staining Of Fuel Tank
  9. USER ENTERED - Windscreen Has Small Chip
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Poor
PASSED7TH JULY 20077TH JULY 200886,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED8TH JULY 20067TH JULY 200775,220 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R8LYN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

R8LYN MOT Comments

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R8LYN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,354 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,441 miles

R8LYN FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration R8LYN was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 124,354 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,441 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R8LYN has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 28 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does R8LYN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 R8LYN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R8LYN Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 R8LYN does have Tax. Read more

When does R8LYN Tax expire?

The current Tax for R8LYN will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R8LYN MOT expire?

The current MOT for R8LYN will expire in 4 months on Sunday 20th September 2026. Read more

When did R8LYN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R8LYN was on Monday 8th September 2025 at 08:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R8LYN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for R8LYN we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R8LYN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for R8LYN we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has R8LYN done?

The odometer reading for R8LYN at the last MOT in September 2025 was 124,354 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,441 miles per year. Read more

How old is R8LYN?

The vehicle R8LYN was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st August 1997. Read more

What colour is R8LYN?

The official colour of R8LYN is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R8LYN have?

R8LYN has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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