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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V12 ARLMOT history

V12 ARL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V12 ARL white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,145 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 ARL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 ARL was last recorded at 57,145 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,792 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,353 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,145 miles
  • 2025 – 49,792 miles
  • 2024 – 43,231 miles
  • 2023 – 41,395 miles
  • 2022 – 38,879 miles
  • 2021 – 37,190 miles
  • 2020 – 36,154 miles
  • 2019 – 33,358 miles
  • 2018 – 30,568 miles
  • 2017 – 26,549 miles
  • 2016 – 19,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,145 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    487302925534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,792 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    772424063005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,231 miles (+1,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,231 miles
    Test number
    428169915072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass41,395 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    795009484851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,879 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    976401450284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,190 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    899140235113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,154 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,154 miles
    Test number
    894527304363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,358 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    893117591275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,568 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    385079926643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,549 miles
    Test number
    611927573186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,549 miles (+6,845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,549 miles
    Test number
    290370659016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass19,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,704 miles
    Test number
    634599582195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 ARL

Does V12 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 ARL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 ARL?
The MOT on V12 ARL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 ARL done?
V12 ARL was recorded at 57,145 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has V12 ARL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 ARL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on V12 ARL 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 V12 ARL find?
V12 ARL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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