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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

994 VRLMOT history

994 VRL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

994 VRL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,085 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
994 VRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

994 VRL was last recorded at 113,085 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,467 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
3,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,085 miles
  • 2025 – 110,467 miles
  • 2024 – 109,185 miles
  • 2023 – 106,635 miles
  • 2022 – 103,819 miles
  • 2021 – 100,850 miles
  • 2020 – 98,207 miles
  • 2019 – 95,573 miles
  • 2018 – 91,615 miles
  • 2017 – 87,407 miles
  • 2016 – 83,841 miles
  • 2015 – 80,407 miles
  • 2014 – 77,137 miles
  • 2013 – 73,316 miles
  • 2012 – 69,305 miles
  • 2011 – 65,316 miles
  • 2010 – 60,914 miles
  • 2009 – 56,723 miles
  • 2008 – 52,256 miles
  • 2007 – 48,586 miles
  • 2006 – 45,960 miles
  • 2005 – 41,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,085 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    631317623422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,467 miles (+1,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    134999080366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass109,185 miles (+2,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    256705756304
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass106,635 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    169492409536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail106,633 miles (+2,814)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    504516341409
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,819 miles (+2,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    835760530720
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
  7. Pass100,850 miles (+2,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    874180840279
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen
  8. Pass98,207 miles (+2,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,207 miles
    Test number
    347667235216
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass95,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    800665381852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,573 miles (+3,958)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    457922166747
    • MajorCentral Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass91,615 miles (+4,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,615 miles
    Test number
    783475206415
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in rear number plate
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
  12. Pass87,407 miles (+3,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    139252640444
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in rear registration plate.
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip mark in windscreen.
  13. Pass83,841 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    176127860824
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen.
  14. Pass80,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    948663804835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail80,407 miles (+3,270)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    493880148847
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass77,137 miles (+3,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    687035934362
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
  17. Pass73,316 miles (+4,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    789317833373
    • NoteVarious small stone chips outside zone A
  18. Pass69,305 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    449271942400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,316 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    415945131427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,914 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    722973730390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    392674439375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,723 miles (+4,467)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    432724139443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Pass52,256 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    391317938385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    772848737362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,586 miles (+2,626)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    432698437330
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass45,960 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    553723636367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    162807525381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 994 VRL

What vehicle is registration 994 VRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 994 VRL on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 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 994 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 994 VRL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 994 VRL?
The MOT on 994 VRL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 994 VRL done?
994 VRL was recorded at 113,085 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
Has 994 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 994 VRL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 994 VRL 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 994 VRL find?
994 VRL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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