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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V29 AUDMOT history

V29 AUD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

V29 AUD black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,875 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 AUD
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
24 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 AUD was last recorded at 98,875 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,792 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,875 miles
  • 2025 – 91,526 miles
  • 2024 – 86,711 miles
  • 2023 – 85,992 miles
  • 2022 – 81,194 miles
  • 2021 – 74,946 miles
  • 2020 – 74,683 miles
  • 2019 – 69,088 miles
  • 2018 – 57,779 miles
  • 2017 – 48,465 miles
  • 2016 – 40,679 miles
  • 2015 – 31,045 miles
  • 2014 – 29,032 miles
  • 2013 – 23,439 miles
  • 2012 – 20,322 miles
  • 2011 – 17,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,875 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    571211093931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail98,792 miles (+7,266)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    733137606909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass91,526 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    515873802500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,523 miles (+4,812)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    230011901652
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,711 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    903365632214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail86,691 miles (+699)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    564982752051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,992 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    768459091559
    • 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))

  8. Fail85,976 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,976 miles
    Test number
    822295692539
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,194 miles (+91)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,194 miles
    Test number
    992158838326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,103 miles (+6,157)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    176198768335
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,946 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    719277427516
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail74,946 miles (+263)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    153608993183
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail74,683 miles (+3,011)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,683 miles
    Test number
    499661926402
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not atached
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail71,672 miles (+2,584)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    535086232419
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass69,088 miles (+315)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    373853715709
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail68,773 miles (+10,994)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    639220639596
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  17. Pass57,779 miles (+9,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    678464304194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  18. Pass48,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    129205784581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail48,465 miles (+7,786)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    156548277737
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass40,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    296430437400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrys fitted

  21. Fail40,679 miles (+9,634)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    644218763366
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrys fitted

  22. Pass31,045 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    798597565137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    526296004231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,032 miles (+5,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    555226004283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass23,439 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,439 miles
    Test number
    719918393129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,322 miles (+2,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    169283092101
    • NoteAdvisory all four brake discs pitted and scored

  27. Pass17,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    758587701202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 AUD

Does V29 AUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 AUD is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 AUD?
The MOT on V29 AUD is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 AUD done?
V29 AUD was recorded at 98,875 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has V29 AUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 AUD has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V29 AUD 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 V29 AUD find?
V29 AUD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; sill covers fitted.

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