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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

V23 PADMOT history

V23 PAD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V23 PAD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,695 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 PAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 PAD was last recorded at 80,695 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,650 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
3,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,695 miles
  • 2025 – 73,546 miles
  • 2024 – 66,873 miles
  • 2023 – 60,874 miles
  • 2022 – 60,645 miles
  • 2021 – 60,292 miles
  • 2020 – 60,101 miles
  • 2019 – 59,878 miles
  • 2018 – 59,283 miles
  • 2017 – 58,493 miles
  • 2016 – 57,727 miles
  • 2015 – 56,884 miles
  • 2014 – 56,176 miles
  • 2013 – 55,619 miles
  • 2012 – 54,556 miles
  • 2011 – 50,106 miles
  • 2010 – 40,955 miles
  • 2009 – 32,485 miles
  • 2008 – 25,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,695 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    486960280577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,650 miles (+7,104)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    376375396663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,546 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    706976219704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,873 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    691509831936
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,872 miles (+5,998)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,872 miles
    Test number
    475403433931
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,874 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    493878450039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,645 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    426787531614
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail60,645 miles (+353)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    283345473869
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass60,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    801069646545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,292 miles (+191)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    656244220926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,101 miles (+223)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    878592125519
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,878 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    395368301394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,283 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    270892494207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,493 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    807370600043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,727 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    736787113836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    791056391412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,884 miles (+708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    233345297653
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass56,176 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,176 miles
    Test number
    546820684296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,619 miles (+1,063)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    948750173273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,556 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,556 miles
    Test number
    967829562295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,106 miles (+9,151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    937980671275
    • NoteFull body undertray fitted
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

  22. Pass40,955 miles (+37)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    981153690248
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/scored
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damaged

  23. Fail40,918 miles (+8,433)1 failure2 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    873421090206
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components
    • NoteFront brake balance poor,erratic front brake reading os
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/scored
    • NoteNsf tyre side wall damaged

  24. Pass32,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    352900889424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,485 miles (+7,269)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,485 miles
    Test number
    963680989297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,216 miles
    Test number
    223712498233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V23 PAD

Does V23 PAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 PAD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 PAD?
The MOT on V23 PAD is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 PAD done?
V23 PAD was recorded at 80,695 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,085 miles a year.
Has V23 PAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 PAD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 PAD 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 V23 PAD find?
V23 PAD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (nearside and offside); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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