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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

V5 EFFMOT history

V5 EFF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 130,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

V5 EFF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,282 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EFF was last recorded at 130,282 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 15,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,129 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,153 miles
Average per year
14,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,282 miles
  • 2025 – 115,129 miles
  • 2024 – 97,258 miles
  • 2023 – 80,533 miles
  • 2022 – 67,624 miles
  • 2021 – 55,933 miles
  • 2020 – 43,038 miles
  • 2019 – 30,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,282 miles (+15,153)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    665385027989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,129 miles (+17,871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    867445048343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,258 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    687866611595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail97,240 miles (+16,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    739074747059
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass80,533 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    786625519304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail80,532 miles (+12,908)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    219335638554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,624 miles (+11,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    153588880776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,933 miles (+12,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    570443810426
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,038 miles (+12,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    950128936629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass30,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    942619068645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    882530364977
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about V5 EFF

Does V5 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EFF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EFF?
The MOT on V5 EFF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EFF done?
V5 EFF was recorded at 130,282 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 14,185 miles a year.
Has V5 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EFF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 EFF 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 V5 EFF find?
V5 EFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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