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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

V30 ALMMOT history

V30 ALM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

V30 ALM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
137,632 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ALM was last recorded at 137,632 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 8,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2015: 102,243 miles, lower than 118,529 miles on 3 Mar 2014.

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
129,356 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,276 miles
Average per year
7,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,632 miles
  • 2021 – 129,356 miles
  • 2020 – 125,980 miles
  • 2019 – 120,180 miles
  • 2018 – 115,591 miles
  • 2017 – 111,145 miles
  • 2016 – 106,957 miles
  • 2015 – 102,243 miles
  • 2014 – 118,529 miles
  • 2013 – 55,270 miles
  • 2012 – 51,727 miles
  • 2011 – 48,098 miles
  • 2010 – 44,457 miles
  • 2008 – 36,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,632 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,632 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    577386717706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,356 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,356 miles
    Test number
    377773434272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,980 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,980 miles
    Test number
    275718304876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass120,180 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    415698963810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,591 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    986608165256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,145 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,145 miles
    Test number
    363456505199
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass106,957 miles (+4,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    608700957804
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass102,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    248512725130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail102,243 miles (-16,286)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    307871925194
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail118,529 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    427342964014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass118,529 miles (+63,259)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    726402364017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,270 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,270 miles
    Test number
    759861033181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,727 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,727 miles
    Test number
    115436012139
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,727 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,727 miles
    Test number
    459406812191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,098 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    826397311189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,457 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    263928010458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    802295208365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 ALM

Does V30 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V30 ALM expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V30 ALM?
The MOT on V30 ALM expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V30 ALM done?
V30 ALM was recorded at 137,632 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 7,255 miles a year.
Has V30 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ALM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2015.
Has the mileage on V30 ALM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V30 ALM find?
V30 ALM passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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