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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

V14 DREMOT history

V14 DRE is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V14 DRE red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,719 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 DRE was last recorded at 97,719 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,325 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,394 miles
Average per year
5,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,719 miles
  • 2024 – 96,325 miles
  • 2023 – 94,557 miles
  • 2022 – 90,597 miles
  • 2020 – 88,037 miles
  • 2019 – 82,265 miles
  • 2018 – 79,631 miles
  • 2017 – 77,578 miles
  • 2016 – 70,758 miles
  • 2015 – 61,052 miles
  • 2014 – 45,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,719 miles (+1,394)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    361794971847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,325 miles (+1,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    672820567616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,557 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    899834117303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,557 miles (+207)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    182852599056
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail94,350 miles (+3,753)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    260631217264
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps when main beam switch is off main beam is on and when switch is on main beam is off (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    125419199238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail90,597 miles (+2,560)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    210063970695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,037 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    283116149698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail87,752 miles (+5,487)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,752 miles
    Test number
    799256650030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    212856727280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail82,263 miles (+2,632)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    889758696563
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,631 miles (+2,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,631 miles
    Test number
    159751554949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,578 miles (+6,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    751031609822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass70,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,758 miles
    Test number
    891187339490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail70,758 miles (+9,706)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,758 miles
    Test number
    492563392379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,052 miles (+15,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    522718254178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,578 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    315101814369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,742 miles
    Test number
    849836274023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 DRE

Does V14 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 DRE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V14 DRE?
The MOT on V14 DRE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 DRE done?
V14 DRE was recorded at 97,719 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
Has V14 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 DRE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V14 DRE 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 V14 DRE find?
V14 DRE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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