Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
V12 NREMOT history
V12 NRE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 188,018 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 NRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 NRE was last recorded at 188,018 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,010 miles · 22 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 9,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,018 miles
- 2024 – 183,422 miles
- 2023 – 177,051 miles
- 2022 – 166,972 miles
- 2021 – 159,704 miles
- 2020 – 148,639 miles
- 2019 – 139,944 miles
- 2018 – 123,453 miles
- 2017 – 103,984 miles
- 2016 – 86,068 miles
- 2015 – 81,105 miles
- 2014 – 75,114 miles
- 2013 – 66,513 miles
- 2012 – 62,029 miles
- 2011 – 52,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,018 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,018 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 188,018 miles
- Test number
- 774420181761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail188,010 miles (+4,588)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,010 miles
- Test number
- 815829709191
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam no image (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,422 miles (+6,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 183,422 miles
- Test number
- 878820928150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,051 miles (+160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 177,051 miles
- Test number
- 533573644451
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail176,891 miles (+9,919)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,891 miles
- Test number
- 570129425771
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure rear
Pass166,972 miles (+7,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 166,972 miles
- Test number
- 406579781861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,704 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,704 miles
- Test number
- 383251763882
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail159,704 miles (+11,065)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,704 miles
- Test number
- 640011280026
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass148,639 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 148,639 miles
- Test number
- 493372750767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,580 miles (+8,636)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,580 miles
- Test number
- 390387787185
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated not working (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill cover damaged holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,944 miles (+16,491)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 139,944 miles
- Test number
- 547104147005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,453 miles (+19,469)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 123,453 miles
- Test number
- 277019660037
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside front position lamp dim
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
- AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisorySuspension bushes perished and worn
Pass103,984 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,984 miles
- Test number
- 729078818884
- AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and worn
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail103,984 miles (+17,916)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,984 miles
- Test number
- 719364657633
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and worn
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryScrew in nearside front tyre (Repairable
Pass86,068 miles (+4,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,068 miles
- Test number
- 339595336909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,105 miles (+5,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,105 miles
- Test number
- 257467375116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass75,114 miles (+8,601)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,114 miles
- Test number
- 478309884108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,513 miles (+4,484)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,513 miles
- Test number
- 377781193181
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre scuffed low on edges
Pass62,029 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,029 miles
- Test number
- 336321502289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,906 miles
- Test number
- 536216801204
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V12 NRE
- Does V12 NRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 NRE is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 NRE?
- The MOT on V12 NRE is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 NRE done?
- V12 NRE was recorded at 188,018 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 9,362 miles a year.
- Has V12 NRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 NRE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 NRE 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 NRE find?
- V12 NRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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