Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc
C8 VHBMOT history
C8 VHB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,688 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 80,688 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 VHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 9 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 VHB was last recorded at 80,688 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,136 miles · 26 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,552 miles
- Average per year
- 5,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,688 miles
- 2025 – 78,136 miles
- 2024 – 76,441 miles
- 2023 – 73,044 miles
- 2022 – 70,429 miles
- 2021 – 68,823 miles
- 2020 – 65,580 miles
- 2019 – 60,040 miles
- 2018 – 47,227 miles
- 2017 – 38,479 miles
- 2016 – 30,823 miles
- 2015 – 23,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,688 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 80,688 miles
- Test number
- 508257299016
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,688 miles (+2,552)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,688 miles
- Test number
- 738288312840
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,136 miles (+1,695)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 78,136 miles
- Test number
- 244240231318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,441 miles (+3,397)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 76,441 miles
- Test number
- 349969621063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,044 miles (+2,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,044 miles
- Test number
- 821340883359
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,429 miles (+1,606)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 178118638926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,823 miles (+3,243)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 68,823 miles
- Test number
- 161424881164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,580 miles (+5,540)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 65,580 miles
- Test number
- 390051373223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,040 miles (+12,813)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 60,040 miles
- Test number
- 618331051800
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass47,227 miles (+8,748)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 47,227 miles
- Test number
- 171607851211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,479 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,479 miles
- Test number
- 946791645001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,472 miles (+7,649)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,472 miles
- Test number
- 642367649669
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Pass30,823 miles (+7,810)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,823 miles
- Test number
- 929944430202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 23,013 miles
- Test number
- 595755065067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 VHB
- Does C8 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VHB is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 VHB?
- The MOT on C8 VHB is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 VHB done?
- C8 VHB was recorded at 80,688 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
- Has C8 VHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 VHB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 VHB 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 C8 VHB find?
- C8 VHB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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