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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V21 RUMMOT history

V21 RUM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V21 RUM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,546 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RUM was last recorded at 149,546 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,513 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,546 miles
  • 2025 – 139,430 miles
  • 2024 – 137,385 miles
  • 2023 – 127,133 miles
  • 2022 – 118,015 miles
  • 2021 – 114,390 miles
  • 2020 – 112,905 miles
  • 2019 – 105,918 miles
  • 2018 – 93,650 miles
  • 2017 – 78,080 miles
  • 2016 – 76,031 miles
  • 2015 – 70,041 miles
  • 2013 – 64,517 miles
  • 2012 – 52,346 miles
  • 2011 – 36,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Limited access to properly assess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    733494559346
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,546 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    248641578638
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,513 miles (+10,083)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    105800890827
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    614796869118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,430 miles (+2,045)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    219845149302
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    619345762937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,385 miles (+10,252)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    982267738668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Park lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    331680680913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Limited access to properly assess (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail127,133 miles (+9,118)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    550585127244
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Limited access to properly assess (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass118,015 miles (+3,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    721712211361
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,390 miles (+1,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,390 miles
    Test number
    345075489685
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,905 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    670160235084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,903 miles (+6,985)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    967855787040
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass105,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    676368513658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,918 miles (+12,268)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    399178595499
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass93,650 miles (+15,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    442863236769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,080 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    342745063022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,031 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    826127903215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,030 miles (+5,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    675930112789
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    705453935117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848715534182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,517 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    717913813301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    287435472260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail52,346 miles (+16,274)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    629145072295
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass36,072 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    727155281244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about V21 RUM

Does V21 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 RUM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 RUM?
The MOT on V21 RUM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 RUM done?
V21 RUM was recorded at 149,546 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has V21 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RUM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 RUM 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 V21 RUM find?
V21 RUM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.

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