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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V23 SCOMOT history

V23 SCO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

V23 SCO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,304 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 SCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 SCO was last recorded at 55,304 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,921 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
1,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,304 miles
  • 2024 – 54,921 miles
  • 2023 – 54,449 miles
  • 2022 – 53,556 miles
  • 2021 – 53,088 miles
  • 2020 – 52,806 miles
  • 2019 – 51,949 miles
  • 2018 – 51,188 miles
  • 2017 – 49,417 miles
  • 2016 – 48,386 miles
  • 2015 – 47,623 miles
  • 2014 – 45,959 miles
  • 2013 – 43,965 miles
  • 2012 – 42,648 miles
  • 2011 – 40,648 miles
  • 2010 – 38,886 miles
  • 2009 – 36,856 miles
  • 2008 – 32,374 miles
  • 2007 – 24,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bottom spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front tyre 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,304 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    522910653210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bottom spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass54,921 miles (+472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    675764006708
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smering
  3. Pass54,449 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    222142251421
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass53,556 miles (+468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    673583819741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass53,088 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,088 miles
    Test number
    778962533879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on most visible brake pipes front and rear
  6. Pass52,806 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,806 miles
    Test number
    340920820011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,949 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    688463580608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,188 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    430623038779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,417 miles (+1,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    731490153058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2-3mm
  10. Pass48,386 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,386 miles
    Test number
    322723768051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2-3mm
  11. Pass47,623 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    935005730994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,959 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    365649604317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass43,965 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    826653083267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,648 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    247299082203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,648 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,648 miles
    Test number
    815170791245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,886 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    833922590221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,856 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    142120309363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,374 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    784335018346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail32,271 miles (+7,404)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,271 miles
    Test number
    401469808435
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass24,867 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,867 miles
    Test number
    801216897204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,558 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,558 miles
    Test number
    174514687285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V23 SCO

Does V23 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 SCO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V23 SCO?
The MOT on V23 SCO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 SCO done?
V23 SCO was recorded at 55,304 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,706 miles a year.
Has V23 SCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 SCO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on V23 SCO 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 SCO find?
V23 SCO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bottom spring mounting.

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