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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

29 VYMOT history

29 VY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

29 VY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,980 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
29 VY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

29 VY was last recorded at 112,980 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,940 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,040 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,980 miles
  • 2025 – 108,940 miles
  • 2024 – 104,467 miles
  • 2023 – 98,392 miles
  • 2022 – 92,743 miles
  • 2021 – 86,036 miles
  • 2020 – 77,034 miles
  • 2019 – 66,986 miles
  • 2018 – 53,163 miles
  • 2017 – 43,897 miles
  • 2016 – 39,739 miles
  • 2015 – 37,208 miles
  • 2014 – 34,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,980 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,980 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    161615270199
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    632912280870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,937 miles (+4,470)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,937 miles
    Test number
    809328874966
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,467 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    380880886335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,461 miles (+6,069)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    998504933433
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    394835105820
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to fully inspect brake pipes front to rear under covers
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  7. Fail98,384 miles (+5,641)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    840019832645
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to fully inspect brake pipes front to rear under covers
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  8. Pass92,743 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,743 miles
    Test number
    166679977008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  9. Pass86,036 miles (+9,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    349155082164
    • AdvisoryManufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,034 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    367062110518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    468198784081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,986 miles (+13,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,986 miles
    Test number
    612026556384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass53,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    599441215707
    • AdvisoryFront disc liped
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads suspeck low

  14. Fail53,163 miles (+9,266)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    436949433483
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inners (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront disc liped
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads suspeck low

  15. Pass43,897 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    452296345127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,739 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    726553828532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    227915815277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,208 miles (+2,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    315125315213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  19. Pass34,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    305970624222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,299 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    607820024263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 29 VY

What vehicle is registration 29 VY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 29 VY on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 2011. 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 29 VY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 29 VY is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 29 VY?
The MOT on 29 VY is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 29 VY done?
29 VY was recorded at 112,980 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has 29 VY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 29 VY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 29 VY 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 29 VY find?
29 VY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side n/s & o/s.

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