
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
V671 GBLMOT history
V671 GBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 200,441 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 200,441 mi
- At MOT on 28 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,147 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V671 GBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Dec 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V671 GBL was last recorded at 200,441 miles on 28 Dec 2024, 8,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,388 miles · 18 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,053 miles
- Average per year
- 9,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 200,441 miles
- 2023 – 192,226 miles
- 2022 – 188,276 miles
- 2021 – 184,997 miles
- 2020 – 181,811 miles
- 2019 – 176,436 miles
- 2018 – 171,225 miles
- 2017 – 167,415 miles
- 2016 – 165,414 miles
- 2015 – 163,982 miles
- 2014 – 161,371 miles
- 2013 – 153,660 miles
- 2012 – 135,010 miles
- 2011 – 120,320 miles
- 2010 – 106,950 miles
- 2009 – 90,945 miles
- 2008 – 70,414 miles
- 2007 – 45,249 miles
- 2006 – 24,850 miles
- 2005 – 21,567 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and differential back. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail200,441 miles (+8,053)2 dangerous2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,441 miles
- Test number
- 702721984756
- DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and differential back. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass192,388 miles (+162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 192,388 miles
- Test number
- 576830242782
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail192,226 miles (+3,950)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,226 miles
- Test number
- 551079114177
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,276 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 188,276 miles
- Test number
- 977242266904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,275 miles (+3,278)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,275 miles
- Test number
- 142047165415
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass184,997 miles (+3,186)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 184,997 miles
- Test number
- 583093179728
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass181,811 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 181,811 miles
- Test number
- 140655362378
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail181,811 miles (+5,375)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,811 miles
- Test number
- 535723603802
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose fixing bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass176,436 miles (+5,211)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 176,436 miles
- Test number
- 972070491502
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking oil
- AdvisoryVarious body panels corroded
Pass171,225 miles (+229)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 171,225 miles
- Test number
- 552758192156
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front and off side front wheel bearings slight play
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle rusty
Fail170,996 miles (+3,581)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,996 miles
- Test number
- 179720998790
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and body rusty
Pass167,415 miles (+2,001)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 167,415 miles
- Test number
- 801966276698
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal and rear subframe areas (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion top shock mount (underneath) (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal and rear subframe areas (6.1.B.2)
Pass165,414 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 165,414 miles
- Test number
- 124585335660
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch slighty corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slighty corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch slighty corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slighty corroded
Fail165,404 miles (+1,422)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,404 miles
- Test number
- 863209272166
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken from exhaust. (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking point (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNear side front steering idle arm has play.
- AdvisoryOff side front in wheel arch by top of suspension body has rust.
Pass163,982 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 163,982 miles
- Test number
- 112896479045
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNear side front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryNear side rear under body rusty
- AdvisoryNoise comeing from front of engine
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail163,982 miles (+2,611)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,982 miles
- Test number
- 727154088114
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNear side front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryNear side rear under body rusty
- AdvisoryNoise comeing from front of engine
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass161,371 miles (+7,711)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 161,371 miles
- Test number
- 829529834262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass153,660 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 153,660 miles
- Test number
- 155509533215
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail153,597 miles (+18,587)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,597 miles
- Test number
- 426655633284
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,010 miles (+14,690)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 135,010 miles
- Test number
- 249053232286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,320 miles (+13,370)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 120,320 miles
- Test number
- 648611921231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,950 miles (+16,005)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 106,950 miles
- Test number
- 313040330481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,945 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 90,945 miles
- Test number
- 370229139271
- NoteFront number plate slighty cracked. ok for mot.
Fail90,935 miles (+20,521)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,935 miles
- Test number
- 350578939289
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- NoteFront number plate slighty cracked. ok for mot.
Pass70,414 miles (+25,165)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 70,414 miles
- Test number
- 853127258137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 45,249 miles
- Test number
- 452566857170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,240 miles (+20,390)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,240 miles
- Test number
- 612466857120
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,850 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 24,850 miles
- Test number
- 440010656174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 21,567 miles
- Test number
- 252279055416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V671 GBL
- Does V671 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V671 GBL expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V671 GBL?
- The MOT on V671 GBL expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V671 GBL done?
- V671 GBL was recorded at 200,441 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2024, an average of 9,147 miles a year.
- Has V671 GBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V671 GBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on V671 GBL 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 V671 GBL find?
- V671 GBL failed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: brake fluid not visible; offside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 15 more.
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