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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

V52 FFBMOT history

V52 FFB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

V52 FFB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,822 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 FFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 FFB was last recorded at 179,822 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,803 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
13,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,822 miles
  • 2024 – 171,525 miles
  • 2023 – 165,999 miles
  • 2022 – 146,930 miles
  • 2021 – 132,854 miles
  • 2020 – 120,086 miles
  • 2019 – 102,726 miles
  • 2018 – 83,521 miles
  • 2017 – 66,960 miles
  • 2016 – 57,314 miles
  • 2015 – 44,084 miles
  • 2014 – 32,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,822 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,822 miles
    Test number
    918110188654
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,822 miles (+19)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,822 miles
    Test number
    935240660751
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail179,803 miles (+8,278)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,803 miles
    Test number
    847747669611
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessive corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe bracket slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,525 miles (+5,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,525 miles
    Test number
    171937876076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass165,999 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,999 miles
    Test number
    100895823020
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail165,998 miles (+19,068)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,998 miles
    Test number
    695780234804
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    226367949563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,930 miles (+14,076)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    525531474040
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,854 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,854 miles
    Test number
    107001260519
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,854 miles (+12,768)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,854 miles
    Test number
    159439449356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,086 miles (+17,360)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    129650195785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,726 miles (+19,205)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,726 miles
    Test number
    818206824544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass83,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,521 miles
    Test number
    368593478799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail83,519 miles (+16,559)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,519 miles
    Test number
    162725873153
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass66,960 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,960 miles
    Test number
    296051247893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,314 miles (+13,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    168790584420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre uneven wear

  17. Pass44,084 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    835752363918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    298932844270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 FFB

Does V52 FFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V52 FFB expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V52 FFB?
The MOT on V52 FFB expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V52 FFB done?
V52 FFB was recorded at 179,822 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 13,245 miles a year.
Has V52 FFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 FFB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V52 FFB 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 V52 FFB find?
V52 FFB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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