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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V678 YNHMOT history

V678 YNH is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 122,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

V678 YNH green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,476 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 YNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V678 YNH was last recorded at 122,476 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2018: 108,734 miles, lower than 118,099 miles on 27 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,476 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,476 miles
  • 2024 – 120,956 miles
  • 2023 – 119,037 miles
  • 2022 – 117,316 miles
  • 2021 – 114,700 miles
  • 2020 – 113,370 miles
  • 2019 – 112,060 miles
  • 2018 – 108,734 miles
  • 2017 – 118,099 miles
  • 2016 – 99,745 miles
  • 2015 – 94,550 miles
  • 2014 – 89,045 miles
  • 2013 – 83,388 miles
  • 2012 – 81,253 miles
  • 2011 – 77,517 miles
  • 2010 – 73,186 miles
  • 2009 – 66,831 miles
  • 2008 – 61,177 miles
  • 2007 – 56,630 miles
  • 2006 – 48,014 miles
  • 2005 – 40,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,476 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting slightly defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear wheelarches slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sweating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,476 miles
    Test number
    563369822303
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting slightly defective
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheelarches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail122,476 miles (+1,520)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,476 miles
    Test number
    907483482317
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting slightly defective
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheelarches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass120,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    191045032285
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail120,956 miles (+1,919)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    127540667299
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking Leak near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    367822055949
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,037 miles (+1,721)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    667991767543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,316 miles (+2,616)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,316 miles
    Test number
    620942455366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,700 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,700 miles
    Test number
    673915626076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,370 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    642375901470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail113,370 miles (+1,310)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    635337636619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,060 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    115583859810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass108,734 miles (-9,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,734 miles
    Test number
    747171319936
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under view

  13. Pass118,099 miles (+14,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,099 miles
    Test number
    279430825882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail103,794 miles (+4,049)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    229065352703
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass99,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    596310584041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail99,745 miles (+5,195)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    831520381997
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass94,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,550 miles
    Test number
    657240916239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail94,550 miles (+5,505)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,550 miles
    Test number
    932028637301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass89,045 miles (+5,657)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    398480644378
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDamage front end underneath under tray broken away
    • NoteNoisy engine

  20. Fail83,388 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    648181143349
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper starting to deterioate

  21. Pass83,388 miles (+2,135)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    718021643321
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper starting to deterioate

  22. Pass81,253 miles (+3,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    976836242355
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail77,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    408141041410
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass77,517 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    528241041355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    574824940331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,186 miles (+6,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    634024340341
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass66,831 miles (+5,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    454695349317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass61,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    182741048348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,177 miles (+4,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    492981048474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass56,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    434470747341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,630 miles (+8,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    530910647331
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  32. Pass48,014 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    760122036324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Fail40,600 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    350320335312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

  34. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    674280835319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V678 YNH

Does V678 YNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V678 YNH is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V678 YNH?
The MOT on V678 YNH is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V678 YNH done?
V678 YNH was recorded at 122,476 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,085 miles a year.
Has V678 YNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 YNH has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V678 YNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V678 YNH find?
V678 YNH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: engine mounting slightly defective; front and rear brake and suspension components corroded; front and rear wheelarches slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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