Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
8618 VBMOT history
8618 VB is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 177,993 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8618 VB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8618 VB was last recorded at 177,993 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2012: 11,036 miles, lower than 102,587 miles on 14 Jul 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,920 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 7,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,993 miles
- 2025 – 175,486 miles
- 2024 – 172,794 miles
- 2023 – 166,891 miles
- 2022 – 164,538 miles
- 2021 – 163,293 miles
- 2019 – 159,471 miles
- 2018 – 153,727 miles
- 2017 – 149,706 miles
- 2016 – 144,933 miles
- 2015 – 136,230 miles
- 2014 – 126,014 miles
- 2013 – 118,572 miles
- 2012 – 11,036 miles
- 2011 – 102,587 miles
- 2010 – 92,694 miles
- 2009 – 78,622 miles
- 2008 – 62,421 miles
- 2007 – 45,334 miles
- 2006 – 29,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,993 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,993 miles (+73)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 177,993 miles
- Test number
- 842044649799
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail177,920 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,920 miles
- Test number
- 756483509883
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 175,486 miles
- Test number
- 695548927465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,486 miles (+2,692)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,486 miles
- Test number
- 812980844664
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass172,794 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 172,794 miles
- Test number
- 265474993324
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail172,762 miles (+2,355)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,762 miles
- Test number
- 739631486881
- DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,407 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 170,407 miles
- Test number
- 106226499997
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail170,402 miles (+3,511)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,402 miles
- Test number
- 725215503761
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,891 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,891 miles
- Test number
- 243162009669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail166,891 miles (+2,353)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,891 miles
- Test number
- 314225282641
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass164,538 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 164,538 miles
- Test number
- 911197988120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,517 miles (+1,224)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,517 miles
- Test number
- 999075756274
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Pass163,293 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 163,293 miles
- Test number
- 857186499786
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail163,293 miles (+3,822)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,293 miles
- Test number
- 203006666841
- DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass159,471 miles (+91)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 159,471 miles
- Test number
- 950351892774
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail159,380 miles (+5,653)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,380 miles
- Test number
- 389202965440
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,727 miles (+4,021)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 153,727 miles
- Test number
- 807499632855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,706 miles (+4,773)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 149,706 miles
- Test number
- 836667588876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,933 miles (+8,703)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 144,933 miles
- Test number
- 187678061743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,230 miles (+10,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 136,230 miles
- Test number
- 496352085192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass126,014 miles (+7,442)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,014 miles
- Test number
- 446686694195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,572 miles (+107,536)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 118,572 miles
- Test number
- 355540303400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,036 miles (-91,551)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,036 miles
- Test number
- 375790202274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,587 miles (+9,893)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 102,587 miles
- Test number
- 217895591429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,694 miles (+14,072)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 92,694 miles
- Test number
- 361382000227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,622 miles (+16,201)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,622 miles
- Test number
- 232258599472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,421 miles (+17,087)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 62,421 miles
- Test number
- 642576808206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,334 miles (+15,510)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,334 miles
- Test number
- 600922897197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 29,824 miles
- Test number
- 424595296196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8618 VB
- What vehicle is registration 8618 VB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8618 VB on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jul 2003. 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 8618 VB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8618 VB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8618 VB?
- The MOT on 8618 VB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8618 VB done?
- 8618 VB was recorded at 177,993 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,344 miles a year.
- Has 8618 VB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8618 VB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 8618 VB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 8618 VB find?
- 8618 VB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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