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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V42 HUHMOT history

V42 HUH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

V42 HUH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
91,354 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 HUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 HUH was last recorded at 91,354 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,353 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,354 miles
  • 2019 – 91,346 miles
  • 2017 – 89,415 miles
  • 2016 – 85,204 miles
  • 2015 – 80,685 miles
  • 2014 – 75,143 miles
  • 2013 – 68,502 miles
  • 2012 – 63,564 miles
  • 2011 – 60,651 miles
  • 2010 – 58,436 miles
  • 2009 – 55,788 miles
  • 2008 – 52,705 miles
  • 2007 – 48,652 miles
  • 2006 – 45,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,354 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,354 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,354 miles
    Test number
    390964859340
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail91,353 miles (+7)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    418363173446
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,346 miles (+2)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    593270143598
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,344 miles (+1,929)1 dangerous1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    230090979256
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,415 miles
    Test number
    236062545801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail89,415 miles (+4,211)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,415 miles
    Test number
    788266439193
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass85,204 miles (+4,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    173271569825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass80,685 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    101559373815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    135749444270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail75,143 miles (+6,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    339789344202
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,502 miles (+4,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    675915453267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass63,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    337128542489
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail63,564 miles (+2,913)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    369258242414
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass60,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    326969191150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,651 miles (+2,215)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    375239391192
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass58,436 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    180305090143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,788 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    212052599159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,705 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    321881208276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,652 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    570557097146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,742 miles
    Test number
    273766296464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 HUH

Does V42 HUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 HUH expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 HUH?
The MOT on V42 HUH expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 HUH done?
V42 HUH was recorded at 91,354 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has V42 HUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 HUH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 HUH 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 V42 HUH find?
V42 HUH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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