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White · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

V30 BOWMOT history

V30 BOW is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 90,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

V30 BOW white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,518 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 BOW was last recorded at 90,518 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,062 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,518 miles
  • 2024 – 90,062 miles
  • 2023 – 89,587 miles
  • 2013 – 62,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,518 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside to brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly twisted At support bracket

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

5 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,518 miles (+456)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    797039882256
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside to brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,062 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    294107672972
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted At support bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  3. Fail90,058 miles (+471)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,058 miles
    Test number
    152196807496
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted At support bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,587 miles (+27,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    984681970718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,069 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    755511723284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V30 BOW

Does V30 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 BOW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V30 BOW?
The MOT on V30 BOW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 BOW done?
V30 BOW was recorded at 90,518 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has V30 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 BOW has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V30 BOW 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 V30 BOW find?
V30 BOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses both ends; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside to brake hose slight corrosion, and 3 more.

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