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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V661 XNVMOT history

V661 XNV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

V661 XNV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
158,644 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 XNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 XNV was last recorded at 158,644 miles on 8 May 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,614 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,644 miles
  • 2025 – 152,874 miles
  • 2024 – 147,642 miles
  • 2021 – 147,635 miles
  • 2020 – 146,701 miles
  • 2019 – 143,369 miles
  • 2018 – 140,843 miles
  • 2017 – 140,453 miles
  • 2016 – 137,142 miles
  • 2014 – 134,427 miles
  • 2013 – 132,109 miles
  • 2012 – 128,855 miles
  • 2011 – 126,452 miles
  • 2010 – 124,032 miles
  • 2009 – 120,870 miles
  • 2008 – 116,266 miles
  • 2007 – 109,563 miles
  • 2006 – 104,102 miles
  • 2005 – 100,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,644 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Slight weep from steering damper

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trail arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,644 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,644 miles
    Test number
    489988668273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,614 miles (+5,740)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,614 miles
    Test number
    651253831314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,874 miles (+5,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,874 miles
    Test number
    701689054309
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,642 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    222444909578
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weep of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering damper

  5. Fail147,642 miles (+7)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    205056364434
    • MajorService brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weep of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering damper

  6. Pass147,635 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,635 miles
    Test number
    948546233064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,701 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,701 miles
    Test number
    843143417199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering damper

  8. Fail146,695 miles (+3,326)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,695 miles
    Test number
    681610182313
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering damper

  9. Pass143,369 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,369 miles
    Test number
    844300513435
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has minimum reserve travel

  10. Fail143,368 miles (+2,525)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,368 miles
    Test number
    472227048688
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass140,843 miles (+390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,843 miles
    Test number
    910429104127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass140,453 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,453 miles
    Test number
    663605020877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  13. Fail140,357 miles (+3,215)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,357 miles
    Test number
    616901848908
    • FailureCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  14. Pass137,142 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,142 miles
    Test number
    344796209242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,427 miles (+2,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    436320954497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass132,109 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    426696823495
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail132,108 miles (+3,253)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    608985523352
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass128,855 miles (+2,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    308441712334
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Pass126,452 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    137885211381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,032 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    403549700417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass120,870 miles (+4,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    120,870 miles
    Test number
    542264039333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass116,266 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    632115118307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,563 miles (+5,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    331347217306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass104,102 miles (+3,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    432270926449
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass100,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    591152025383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V661 XNV

Does V661 XNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V661 XNV is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V661 XNV?
The MOT on V661 XNV is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V661 XNV done?
V661 XNV was recorded at 158,644 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has V661 XNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 XNV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V661 XNV 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 V661 XNV find?
V661 XNV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; oil leak, but not excessive.

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