Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
V50 BADMOT history
V50 BAD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 158,524 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 BAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 BAD was last recorded at 158,524 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 12,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,500 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,024 miles
- Average per year
- 10,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,524 miles
- 2025 – 146,500 miles
- 2024 – 134,236 miles
- 2023 – 125,563 miles
- 2022 – 124,550 miles
- 2020 – 120,148 miles
- 2019 – 114,631 miles
- 2018 – 103,847 miles
- 2017 – 89,159 miles
- 2016 – 72,661 miles
- 2015 – 52,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,524 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Child seats fitted to rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,524 miles (+12,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 158,524 miles
- Test number
- 552071206325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,500 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,500 miles
- Test number
- 420936620583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail146,499 miles (+12,263)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,499 miles
- Test number
- 431038403550
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,236 miles (+8,673)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,236 miles
- Test number
- 367113566879
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass125,563 miles (+1,013)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 125,563 miles
- Test number
- 692759632920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,550 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,550 miles
- Test number
- 686500911121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,148 miles (+5,517)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,148 miles
- Test number
- 546050083614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,631 miles (+10,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 114,631 miles
- Test number
- 514820016955
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass103,847 miles (+118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,847 miles
- Test number
- 461999424370
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,729 miles (+14,570)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,729 miles
- Test number
- 855417396743
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear.
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,159 miles (+16,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 89,159 miles
- Test number
- 332022021438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,661 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 72,661 miles
- Test number
- 654383481763
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,661 miles (+20,058)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,661 miles
- Test number
- 942421705615
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,603 miles (+7,451)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 52,603 miles
- Test number
- 148377166904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,152 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,152 miles
- Test number
- 138066555113
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Questions about V50 BAD
- Does V50 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 BAD is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 BAD?
- The MOT on V50 BAD is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 BAD done?
- V50 BAD was recorded at 158,524 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 10,629 miles a year.
- Has V50 BAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 BAD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V50 BAD 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 V50 BAD find?
- V50 BAD passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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