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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

551 VMEMOT history

551 VME is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

551 VME silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
159,725 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 VME
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 VME was last recorded at 159,725 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,645 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,080 miles
Average per year
8,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,725 miles
  • 2025 – 155,645 miles
  • 2024 – 150,364 miles
  • 2023 – 145,499 miles
  • 2022 – 136,264 miles
  • 2019 – 118,801 miles
  • 2018 – 111,502 miles
  • 2017 – 103,194 miles
  • 2016 – 97,057 miles
  • 2015 – 92,121 miles
  • 2014 – 83,760 miles
  • 2013 – 64,685 miles
  • 2012 – 39,038 miles
  • 2011 – 36,582 miles
  • 2010 – 30,616 miles
  • 2009 – 22,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,725 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,725 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,725 miles
    Test number
    634558008089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,645 miles (+108)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    936326148138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail155,537 miles (+5,173)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,537 miles
    Test number
    816619031003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass150,364 miles (+4,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,364 miles
    Test number
    881697398311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,499 miles
    Test number
    764364529943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inop

  6. Fail145,499 miles (+9,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,499 miles
    Test number
    365749591661
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,264 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,264 miles
    Test number
    551597240521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail136,260 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    211635380317
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass209,789 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    209,789 km
    Test number
    295715297034
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail209,789 km (+6,232)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,789 km
    Test number
    769034261200
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass203,557 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    203,557 km
    Test number
    190832377729
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH

  12. Pass118,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    344503409226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,801 miles (+7,299)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    913873618093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass111,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    293740000821
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken

  15. Fail111,502 miles (+8,308)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    328586378460
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass103,194 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,194 miles
    Test number
    643498318349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,057 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,057 miles
    Test number
    846375489970
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass92,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    367462365095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail92,121 miles (+8,361)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    715532065093
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass83,760 miles (+19,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    129222664037
    • NoteAdvise camber caster bushes perished

  21. Pass64,685 miles (+25,647)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    467407383051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper blades smear

  22. Pass39,038 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,038 miles
    Test number
    235154202110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,582 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,582 miles
    Test number
    435495221456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,616 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,616 miles
    Test number
    790821540352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    841101959334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,628 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    181481259346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about 551 VME

What vehicle is registration 551 VME currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 VME on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2006. 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 551 VME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 551 VME is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 551 VME?
The MOT on 551 VME is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 551 VME done?
551 VME was recorded at 159,725 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,400 miles a year.
Has 551 VME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 VME has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 551 VME 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 551 VME find?
551 VME passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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