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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V10 TARMOT history

V10 TAR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V10 TAR red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
115,237 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 TAR was last recorded at 115,237 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,485 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,752 miles
Average per year
2,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,237 miles
  • 2025 – 113,485 miles
  • 2024 – 111,696 miles
  • 2023 – 109,864 miles
  • 2022 – 108,180 miles
  • 2021 – 106,259 miles
  • 2020 – 104,979 miles
  • 2019 – 102,639 miles
  • 2018 – 100,088 miles
  • 2017 – 98,472 miles
  • 2016 – 96,626 miles
  • 2015 – 93,971 miles
  • 2014 – 91,599 miles
  • 2013 – 87,871 miles
  • 2012 – 85,148 miles
  • 2011 – 82,212 miles
  • 2010 – 78,324 miles
  • 2009 – 74,928 miles
  • 2008 – 71,589 miles
  • 2006 – 65,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,237 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    115,237 miles
    Test number
    214260312715
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Fail115,230 miles (+1,745)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    248938178703
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Burst under brake test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both fronts coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass113,485 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    713663333157
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail113,375 miles (+1,679)7 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,375 miles
    Test number
    896051637609
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,696 miles (+1,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    681196196616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Pass109,864 miles (+1,684)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    283497994894
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear under side general corrosion

  7. Pass108,180 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    198656655535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,259 miles (+1,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    237370985309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass104,979 miles (+2,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,979 miles
    Test number
    857474322716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section of inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass102,639 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    427210421243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail102,638 miles (+2,550)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    263151512293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,088 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,088 miles
    Test number
    243435951936
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint OS and NS (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass98,472 miles (+1,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    222679522276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass96,626 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    410955914671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,971 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    935151715188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    285278914132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,599 miles (+3,728)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    406818914195
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,871 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,871 miles
    Test number
    389372313186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,148 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,148 miles
    Test number
    838066712166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,212 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    256857411487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,324 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    340849100191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    482181419190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,928 miles (+3,339)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,928 miles
    Test number
    773801819118
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass71,589 miles (+6,564)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    211043028434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing examination of sill panels

  25. Pass65,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,025 miles
    Test number
    273933166224
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V10 TAR

Does V10 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 TAR is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 TAR?
The MOT on V10 TAR is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 TAR done?
V10 TAR was recorded at 115,237 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,503 miles a year.
Has V10 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 TAR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 TAR 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 TAR find?
V10 TAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 11 advisories: front coil spring corroded both fronts coil springs; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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