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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

V10 DRHMOT history

V10 DRH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

V10 DRH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 DRH was last recorded at 181,021 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 13,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,035 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,986 miles
Average per year
8,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,021 miles
  • 2024 – 167,035 miles
  • 2023 – 153,134 miles
  • 2022 – 133,198 miles
  • 2021 – 127,205 miles
  • 2020 – 123,964 miles
  • 2019 – 117,898 miles
  • 2018 – 107,025 miles
  • 2017 – 101,961 miles
  • 2016 – 95,027 miles
  • 2015 – 85,569 miles
  • 2014 – 75,982 miles
  • 2013 – 66,673 miles
  • 2012 – 52,830 miles
  • 2011 – 50,822 miles
  • 2010 – 44,957 miles
  • 2009 – 36,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust very rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle body showing damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyres showing age cracks

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,021 miles (+13,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,021 miles
    Test number
    797001382429
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,035 miles
    Test number
    669319465845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,033 miles (+13,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,033 miles
    Test number
    323465260214
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,134 miles (+19,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,134 miles
    Test number
    143817927943
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,198 miles
    Test number
    893256555327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty in places

  6. Fail133,198 miles (+5,993)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,198 miles
    Test number
    511310382729
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty in places

  7. Pass127,205 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,205 miles
    Test number
    830253291786
    • DangerousTyres showing age cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryVehicle body showing damage

  8. Fail127,200 miles (+3,236)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,200 miles
    Test number
    428205241565
    • DangerousTyres showing age cracks
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body showing damage

  9. Pass123,964 miles (+6,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,964 miles
    Test number
    428973720833
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has scuff damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,898 miles (+10,873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    661492760821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,025 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    694171701077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,961 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    405837758878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,958 miles (+6,931)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    704993387099
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    926879002609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail95,027 miles (+9,458)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    210548496065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,569 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    766095714490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,982 miles (+9,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    548132154258
    • NoteO-s-f tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass66,673 miles (+13,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    475319843257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,830 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,830 miles
    Test number
    879969152042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,822 miles (+5,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    147137251229
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,957 miles (+8,908)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    754180070288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    643224369245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,049 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    182824369269
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V10 DRH

Does V10 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 DRH is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V10 DRH?
The MOT on V10 DRH is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 DRH done?
V10 DRH was recorded at 181,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,973 miles a year.
Has V10 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 DRH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V10 DRH 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 V10 DRH find?
V10 DRH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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