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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V43 HEBMOT history

V43 HEB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V43 HEB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,576 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 HEB
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
27 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 HEB was last recorded at 87,576 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,864 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,712 miles
Average per year
3,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,576 miles
  • 2025 – 81,864 miles
  • 2024 – 74,773 miles
  • 2023 – 67,781 miles
  • 2022 – 62,388 miles
  • 2021 – 56,824 miles
  • 2020 – 51,163 miles
  • 2019 – 34,861 miles
  • 2018 – 31,250 miles
  • 2017 – 30,788 miles
  • 2015 – 30,691 miles
  • 2014 – 29,846 miles
  • 2013 – 29,388 miles
  • 2012 – 29,085 miles
  • 2011 – 28,513 miles
  • 2010 – 28,373 miles
  • 2009 – 21,970 miles
  • 2008 – 20,433 miles
  • 2007 – 18,310 miles
  • 2006 – 15,524 miles
  • 2005 – 13,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,576 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,576 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,576 miles
    Test number
    359228628951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,864 miles (+7,091)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    840547209795
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,773 miles (+6,992)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    500599702027
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    444287184859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail67,781 miles (+5,393)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    165861353354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass62,388 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    321856909849
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,338 miles (+5,514)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    378044498540
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,824 miles (+5,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    410385964424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    399824610345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,163 miles (+16,302)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    790528548224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,861 miles (+3,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,861 miles
    Test number
    864972651572
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured rears and sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage @ damper (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass31,250 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    825795766351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,788 miles (+97)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,788 miles
    Test number
    776932362199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass30,691 miles (+845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    303068775847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass29,846 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,846 miles
    Test number
    525553124307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,388 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    478282923313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,085 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    769362832350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass28,513 miles (+140)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    446205721357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOff side rear discs corrsion

  19. Pass28,373 miles (+6,403)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,373 miles
    Test number
    720288320383
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four discs worn thin
    • NoteBoth rear springs corrsion at bottom of them
    • NoteRear brakes work unevenly at 21%

  20. Pass21,970 miles (+1,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    461621309488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass20,433 miles (+2,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,433 miles
    Test number
    464151708330
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail18,310 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,310 miles
    Test number
    404972617327
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass18,310 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,310 miles
    Test number
    784802317310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,524 miles (+2,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,524 miles
    Test number
    943895886248
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  25. Pass13,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,164 miles
    Test number
    932643995242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,164 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,164 miles
    Test number
    423142895239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on inner edges perished and cracking

Questions about V43 HEB

Does V43 HEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 HEB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 HEB?
The MOT on V43 HEB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 HEB done?
V43 HEB was recorded at 87,576 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
Has V43 HEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 HEB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V43 HEB 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 V43 HEB find?
V43 HEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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