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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

V27 COSMOT history

V27 COS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

V27 COS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,926 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 COS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 COS was last recorded at 151,926 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,031 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,895 miles
Average per year
9,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,926 miles
  • 2025 – 146,031 miles
  • 2024 – 138,013 miles
  • 2023 – 129,098 miles
  • 2022 – 113,766 miles
  • 2021 – 98,944 miles
  • 2019 – 85,950 miles
  • 2018 – 78,483 miles
  • 2017 – 72,261 miles
  • 2016 – 63,310 miles
  • 2015 – 53,217 miles
  • 2014 – 39,351 miles
  • 2013 – 28,686 miles
  • 2012 – 20,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,926 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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,926 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,926 miles
    Test number
    554696598045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,031 miles (+8,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    550393054965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass138,013 miles (+8,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,013 miles
    Test number
    504061802107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,098 miles (+15,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,098 miles
    Test number
    429067230940
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass113,766 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    342534317862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail113,764 miles (+14,820)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    356665383449
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  7. Pass98,944 miles (+12,994)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    366966121408
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass85,950 miles (+7,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    633232710542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded on bottoms
  9. Pass78,483 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    633257020479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass72,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    115615957813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,261 miles (+8,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    495737188325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass63,310 miles (+10,093)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    118292535046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,217 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,217 miles
    Test number
    376815795139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass53,217 miles (+13,866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,217 miles
    Test number
    995475095195
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail39,351 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    659731184110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass39,351 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    819591884144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,686 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    385018693142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    689381602238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,031 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,031 miles
    Test number
    289531802217
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V27 COS

Does V27 COS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 COS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 COS?
The MOT on V27 COS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 COS done?
V27 COS was recorded at 151,926 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
Has V27 COS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 COS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V27 COS 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 V27 COS find?
V27 COS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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