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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

V26 LABMOT history

V26 LAB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

V26 LAB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,288 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 LAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 LAB was last recorded at 102,288 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 7,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2015: 52,170 miles, lower than 98,158 miles on 1 Oct 2014.
  • 9 Nov 2021: 79,929 miles, lower than 98,793 miles on 26 Oct 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
95,258 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,030 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,288 miles
  • 2024 – 95,258 miles
  • 2023 – 87,968 miles
  • 2022 – 80,495 miles
  • 2021 – 79,929 miles
  • 2020 – 98,793 miles
  • 2019 – 77,475 miles
  • 2018 – 72,373 miles
  • 2017 – 67,689 miles
  • 2016 – 64,304 miles
  • 2015 – 55,116 miles
  • 2014 – 98,158 miles
  • 2013 – 36,447 miles
  • 2012 – 22,592 miles
  • 2011 – 12,422 miles
  • 2010 – 9,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,288 miles
    Test number
    306598168800
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,288 miles (+7,030)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,288 miles
    Test number
    168696316468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass95,258 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    779450705013
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted stopping full inspection

  4. Fail95,257 miles (+7,289)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,257 miles
    Test number
    982461913889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted stopping full inspection

  5. Pass87,968 miles (+7,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    318805364741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    740066300550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,495 miles (+566)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    208401724295
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    595853017144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail79,929 miles (-18,864)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    826474630488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass98,793 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    616984653048
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail98,793 miles (+21,318)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    943958055464
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    842746059717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail77,475 miles (+5,102)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    115625474636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    133556457245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,373 miles (+4,684)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    207595847418
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  16. Pass67,689 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    153523541661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracked between treads.

  17. Pass64,304 miles (+9,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    796955659856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass55,116 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,116 miles
    Test number
    899146904956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass52,170 miles (-45,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    565478045125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,158 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    367944974414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass48,158 miles (+11,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    665554174292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,447 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,447 miles
    Test number
    335216853455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,592 miles (+10,170)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,592 miles
    Test number
    386652542397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,422 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,422 miles
    Test number
    976373031351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,981 miles
    Test number
    162478620387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 LAB

Does V26 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 LAB is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V26 LAB?
The MOT on V26 LAB is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 LAB done?
V26 LAB was recorded at 102,288 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has V26 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 LAB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 LAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V26 LAB find?
V26 LAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: engine management light on; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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