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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

V16 VMGMOT history

V16 VMG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V16 VMG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,035 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 VMG
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
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 VMG was last recorded at 116,035 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,342 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,693 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,035 miles
  • 2025 – 111,342 miles
  • 2024 – 101,318 miles
  • 2022 – 86,554 miles
  • 2021 – 82,080 miles
  • 2019 – 82,036 miles
  • 2018 – 79,728 miles
  • 2017 – 69,416 miles
  • 2016 – 59,810 miles
  • 2015 – 53,945 miles
  • 2014 – 47,854 miles
  • 2013 – 33,379 miles
  • 2012 – 22,833 miles
  • 2011 – 21,961 miles
  • 2010 – 18,571 miles
  • 2009 – 15,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,035 miles (+4,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    578216316470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,342 miles (+10,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,342 miles
    Test number
    783127676410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,318 miles (+14,764)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    919735316824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,554 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    796241148495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,508 miles (+4,428)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    437000369763
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,080 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,080 miles
    Test number
    309854529944
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes on n/s and o/s

  7. Pass82,036 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,036 miles
    Test number
    133466637223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,035 miles (+2,307)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    271356773584
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass79,728 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    156024457125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,416 miles (+9,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    901898700370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    558917270301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail59,810 miles (+5,865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    916329313672
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    675947165165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,945 miles (+6,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    248356865102
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,854 miles (+14,475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    149333084151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,379 miles (+10,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,379 miles
    Test number
    447930753174
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,833 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    887494132020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,961 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    978915121382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,571 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,571 miles
    Test number
    471021020427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass15,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    621812929383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 VMG

Does V16 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 VMG is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 VMG?
The MOT on V16 VMG is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 VMG done?
V16 VMG was recorded at 116,035 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has V16 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 VMG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V16 VMG 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 V16 VMG find?
V16 VMG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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