Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
V51 HBNMOT history
V51 HBN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 50,305 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 HBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 HBN was last recorded at 50,305 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,184 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 2,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 50,305 miles
- 2024 – 31,164 miles
- 2023 – 29,629 miles
- 2022 – 28,399 miles
- 2021 – 28,235 miles
- 2020 – 28,177 miles
- 2019 – 27,933 miles
- 2018 – 27,038 miles
- 2017 – 25,599 miles
- 2016 – 24,286 miles
- 2015 – 22,844 miles
- 2014 – 21,068 miles
- 2013 – 19,041 miles
- 2012 – 17,325 miles
- 2011 – 14,687 miles
- 2010 – 12,305 miles
- 2009 – 9,379 miles
- 2008 – 8,072 miles
- 2007 – 7,126 miles
- 2006 – 6,454 miles
- 2005 – 6,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,305 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,305 miles (+121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 50,305 miles
- Test number
- 782091215957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail50,184 miles (+19,020)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,184 miles
- Test number
- 274857325100
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass31,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 31,164 miles
- Test number
- 461230482972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail31,164 miles (+1,535)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,164 miles
- Test number
- 611411482705
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,629 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 29,629 miles
- Test number
- 840014551958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,399 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 28,399 miles
- Test number
- 890226788677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,235 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 28,235 miles
- Test number
- 221614285081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,177 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 28,177 miles
- Test number
- 124171733124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,933 miles (+895)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 27,933 miles
- Test number
- 815616866876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,038 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 27,038 miles
- Test number
- 903790028880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,599 miles (+1,313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,599 miles
- Test number
- 322319576765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,286 miles (+1,442)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 24,286 miles
- Test number
- 632057032013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,844 miles (+1,776)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 22,844 miles
- Test number
- 647239572199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,068 miles (+2,027)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,068 miles
- Test number
- 945927564210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,041 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,041 miles
- Test number
- 209780073259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,325 miles (+2,638)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 17,325 miles
- Test number
- 389633962292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,687 miles (+2,382)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 14,687 miles
- Test number
- 105776551261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,305 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 12,305 miles
- Test number
- 540608350210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,379 miles (+1,307)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 9,379 miles
- Test number
- 330478359280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,072 miles (+946)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 8,072 miles
- Test number
- 682457668284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,126 miles (+672)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 7,126 miles
- Test number
- 410271577217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,454 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 6,454 miles
- Test number
- 761148566211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 6,257 miles
- Test number
- 352929665467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V51 HBN
- Does V51 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 HBN is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V51 HBN?
- The MOT on V51 HBN is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V51 HBN done?
- V51 HBN was recorded at 50,305 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
- Has V51 HBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 HBN has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V51 HBN 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 V51 HBN find?
- V51 HBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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