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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V38 NEOMOT history

V38 NEO is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

V38 NEO green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
115,353 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 NEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 NEO was last recorded at 115,353 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 6,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,757 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,596 miles
Average per year
3,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,353 miles
  • 2023 – 108,757 miles
  • 2022 – 99,254 miles
  • 2021 – 87,999 miles
  • 2020 – 75,563 miles
  • 2019 – 70,219 miles
  • 2018 – 69,387 miles
  • 2017 – 68,783 miles
  • 2015 – 68,764 miles
  • 2014 – 67,858 miles
  • 2012 – 64,831 miles
  • 2010 – 62,084 miles
  • 2008 – 61,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Bonnet latch is tempromental

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,353 miles (+6,596)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,353 miles
    Test number
    936489886119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass108,757 miles (+9,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    289577158716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,254 miles
    Test number
    835292689921
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyte getting low & worn inner & outer
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to legal limit & has a nail in it
  4. Fail99,254 miles (+11,255)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,254 miles
    Test number
    792468890290
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyte getting low & worn inner & outer
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to legal limit & has a nail in it
  5. Pass87,999 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    544987685369
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch is tempromental
  6. Fail87,958 miles (+12,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    361594618689
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet latch is tempromental
  7. Pass75,563 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,563 miles
    Test number
    376981857286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,219 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    444825217355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,387 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    188390702989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,783 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    797385585878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    715446175035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,764 miles (+906)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    696016975003
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
  13. Pass67,858 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    897235944065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,831 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    145254832444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,084 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    583830880201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,082 miles (+580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,082 miles
    Test number
    853979270219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  17. Pass61,502 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    260385568346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExposed brake pipes salting up
    • NoteOsr rubber jacking pad missing

Questions about V38 NEO

Does V38 NEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 NEO expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 NEO?
The MOT on V38 NEO expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 NEO done?
V38 NEO was recorded at 115,353 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 3,543 miles a year.
Has V38 NEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 NEO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V38 NEO 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 V38 NEO find?
V38 NEO passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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