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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V3 OYDMOT history

V3 OYD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V3 OYD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,688 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OYD was last recorded at 107,688 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,558 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,130 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,688 miles
  • 2024 – 88,551 miles
  • 2022 – 81,222 miles
  • 2021 – 76,340 miles
  • 2020 – 72,173 miles
  • 2019 – 65,863 miles
  • 2018 – 59,613 miles
  • 2017 – 50,306 miles
  • 2016 – 44,719 miles
  • 2015 – 34,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear down side to front (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,688 miles
    Test number
    892776702420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear down side to front (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail107,683 miles (+9,125)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    574502432615
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear down side to front (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass98,558 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    908346341998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    173381128329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,543 miles (+7,321)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    853754745109
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass81,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    530184987104
    • 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))
  7. Fail81,221 miles (+4,881)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    762452471231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass76,340 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    875714280327
    • AdvisoryLow emitter
  9. Pass72,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    221491027143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,171 miles (+6,308)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    529930422507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    359685156723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,863 miles (+6,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    257476208214
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass59,613 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    413575490091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    975126018508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,304 miles (+5,585)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    101417525051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass44,719 miles (+10,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    441976644948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,289 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,289 miles
    Test number
    836392475089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass34,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,289 miles
    Test number
    947342575037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about V3 OYD

Does V3 OYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OYD is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V3 OYD?
The MOT on V3 OYD is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OYD done?
V3 OYD was recorded at 107,688 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has V3 OYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OYD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V3 OYD 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 V3 OYD find?
V3 OYD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from rear down side to front.

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