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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc

V1 AKRMOT history

V1 AKR is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

V1 AKR grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,511 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 AKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 AKR was last recorded at 91,511 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,595 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,916 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,511 miles
  • 2024 – 83,595 miles
  • 2023 – 76,001 miles
  • 2022 – 66,702 miles
  • 2021 – 60,236 miles
  • 2020 – 56,128 miles
  • 2019 – 51,393 miles
  • 2018 – 43,495 miles
  • 2017 – 41,141 miles
  • 2016 – 35,818 miles
  • 2015 – 32,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,511 miles
  • AdvisoryHeatshields insecure at back box
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Corrosion around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Heatshield insecure rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake low reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,511 miles (+7,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    323527171962
    • AdvisoryHeatshields insecure at back box
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Corrosion around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    369796544801
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure rear

  3. Fail83,595 miles (+7,594)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    331660884384
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure rear

  4. Pass76,001 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    843927618842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (Drilled Discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,998 miles (+9,296)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    860184582473
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded ( Drilled Discs ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (Drilled Discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,702 miles (+6,466)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    189680324218
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,236 miles (+4,108)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    740407368308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule waxed (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule waxed (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule waxed (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule waxed (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,128 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    678274297057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail56,128 miles (+4,735)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    419078674246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    233613949808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,393 miles (+7,898)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    510945374325
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,495 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    916042184827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,141 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    213822742085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,818 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    928596381746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    504180253763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V1 AKR

Does V1 AKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 AKR is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 AKR?
The MOT on V1 AKR is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 AKR done?
V1 AKR was recorded at 91,511 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has V1 AKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 AKR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 AKR 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 V1 AKR find?
V1 AKR passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: heatshields insecure at back box; oil leak, but not excessive corrosion around sump pan; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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