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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

V1 MCBMOT history

V1 MCB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 20,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V1 MCB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
20,661 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MCB was last recorded at 20,661 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2021: 14,703 miles, lower than 22,543 miles on 20 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,727 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
1,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,661 miles
  • 2025 – 19,727 miles
  • 2024 – 18,670 miles
  • 2023 – 17,569 miles
  • 2022 – 16,131 miles
  • 2021 – 14,703 miles
  • 2020 – 22,543 miles
  • 2019 – 13,053 miles
  • 2018 – 11,864 miles
  • 2017 – 10,656 miles
  • 2016 – 9,064 miles
  • 2015 – 7,208 miles
  • 2014 – 4,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ,lower front inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass20,661 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    713381325638
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ,lower front inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass19,727 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    19,727 miles
    Test number
    294161176737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    255713588987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail18,670 miles (+1,101)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    542052441768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to real (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass17,569 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    17,569 miles
    Test number
    806186741885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass16,131 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,131 miles
    Test number
    638050150987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,703 miles (-7,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    14,703 miles
    Test number
    953803131959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass22,543 miles (+9,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    567817873631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass13,053 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    13,053 miles
    Test number
    258032386663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall nicks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass11,864 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    11,864 miles
    Test number
    267293217946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail lamp cracked

  11. Pass10,656 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    10,656 miles
    Test number
    770560179127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,064 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,064 miles
    Test number
    422620171887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,208 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,208 miles
    Test number
    995121585139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    4,765 miles
    Test number
    936279294175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 MCB

Does V1 MCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MCB is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MCB?
The MOT on V1 MCB is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MCB done?
V1 MCB was recorded at 20,661 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,363 miles a year.
Has V1 MCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MCB has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 MCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 MCB find?
V1 MCB passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ,lower front inner bushes starting to split; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged.

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