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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V20 ALTMOT history

V20 ALT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

V20 ALT white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
115,548 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 ALT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 ALT was last recorded at 115,548 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,511 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
8,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,548 miles
  • 2023 – 103,283 miles
  • 2022 – 94,050 miles
  • 2021 – 86,435 miles
  • 2020 – 76,113 miles
  • 2019 – 71,054 miles
  • 2018 – 65,406 miles
  • 2017 – 53,533 miles
  • 2016 – 37,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,548 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,548 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    760656663557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,511 miles (+12,228)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    653535386460
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever broken (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass103,283 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,283 miles
    Test number
    831976573546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail103,281 miles (+9,231)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    722223304643
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp partially fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass94,050 miles (+7,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    882150350240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,435 miles (+10,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    955842504077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass76,113 miles (+5,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    218352590180
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,054 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    333937758778
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass65,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    231382371396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,406 miles (+11,873)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    878014986025
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible inner edge. x2 tyres on 2mm. 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    659913259612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,533 miles (+4,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    756254273924
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass48,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    831227440586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,670 miles (+10,759)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,670 miles
    Test number
    433272673654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    619618356294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 ALT

Does V20 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 ALT expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 ALT?
The MOT on V20 ALT expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 ALT done?
V20 ALT was recorded at 115,548 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 8,826 miles a year.
Has V20 ALT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 ALT has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 ALT 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 V20 ALT find?
V20 ALT passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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