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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

K8 VEFMOT history

K8 VEF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

K8 VEF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,485 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VEF was last recorded at 94,485 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 12,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2020: 63,073 miles, lower than 92,783 miles on 19 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,215 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,270 miles
Average per year
4,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,485 miles
  • 2025 – 82,215 miles
  • 2024 – 76,273 miles
  • 2023 – 76,212 miles
  • 2021 – 66,487 miles
  • 2020 – 63,073 miles
  • 2019 – 92,783 miles
  • 2018 – 51,604 miles
  • 2017 – 44,577 miles
  • 2016 – 40,481 miles
  • 2014 – 33,615 miles
  • 2013 – 32,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    386692837639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,485 miles (+12,270)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    773418595485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,215 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    572433627641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,273 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    950751155664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,212 miles (+9,725)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    917115636782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Roll bar linkage not attached to suspension strut. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivot slightly tight Parking brake lever tight to operate. (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket fractured. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,487 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    856973678588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail66,481 miles (+3,408)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    813353151273
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass63,073 miles (-29,710)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    967645724233
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min level

  9. Pass92,783 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    833523152204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front one of two lamp working
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  10. Fail92,674 miles (+41,070)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    197255258336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and side wall cut showing cord 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front one of two lamp working
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  11. Pass51,604 miles (+7,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    673722869851
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,577 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,577 miles
    Test number
    912956141077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,481 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    239307191999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,872 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    392966556230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    428279654007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,615 miles (+1,440)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    509598454098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass32,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    786290133371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VEF

Does K8 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VEF is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VEF?
The MOT on K8 VEF is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VEF done?
K8 VEF was recorded at 94,485 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
Has K8 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VEF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 VEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 VEF find?
K8 VEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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