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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

V693 AFCMOT history

V693 AFC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V693 AFC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,469 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 AFC was last recorded at 132,469 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,469 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,000 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,469 miles
  • 2024 – 125,670 miles
  • 2023 – 125,661 miles
  • 2022 – 116,326 miles
  • 2021 – 115,349 miles
  • 2020 – 114,654 miles
  • 2019 – 114,044 miles
  • 2018 – 112,990 miles
  • 2017 – 109,222 miles
  • 2016 – 103,717 miles
  • 2015 – 98,425 miles
  • 2014 – 91,156 miles
  • 2013 – 80,949 miles
  • 2012 – 73,355 miles
  • 2011 – 68,358 miles
  • 2010 – 64,438 miles
  • 2008 – 47,629 miles
  • 2007 – 32,827 miles
  • 2006 – 25,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,469 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advancedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

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 Front tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,469 miles (+6,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,469 miles
    Test number
    401728721400
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

  2. Fail126,469 miles (+799)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,469 miles
    Test number
    476483742104
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

  3. Pass125,670 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,670 miles
    Test number
    324600109252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass125,661 miles (+9,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    837139636464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,326 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    638285279097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,175 miles (+826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    396707052852
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,349 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    459168145469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,654 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    394589541293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,044 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    546764325563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,990 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    567713897342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,222 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,222 miles
    Test number
    183802751807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,717 miles (+146)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,717 miles
    Test number
    786547491760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers
    • AdvisorySlight gear box oil leak

  13. Fail103,571 miles (+5,146)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    490607621638
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers
    • AdvisorySlight gear box oil leak

  14. Pass98,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,425 miles
    Test number
    167586647484
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/r body sill
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent a thorough inspection of body sills
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner steering arm

  15. Fail98,425 miles (+7,269)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,425 miles
    Test number
    684869088119
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/r body sill
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent a thorough inspection of body sills
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner steering arm

  16. Pass91,156 miles (+10,207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    196690094246
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

  17. Pass80,949 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    389979183205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,355 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    427361292208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,358 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    575413281208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    302209690461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,438 miles (+6,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    182519690287
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  22. Pass57,819 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,819 miles
    Test number
    742631020043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,629 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    484120348330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,852 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,852 miles
    Test number
    414402208094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    252743907005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,827 miles (+7,198)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    874113807094
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass25,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    320493116056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,629 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    212153716002
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V693 AFC

Does V693 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V693 AFC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V693 AFC?
The MOT on V693 AFC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V693 AFC done?
V693 AFC was recorded at 132,469 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has V693 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 AFC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V693 AFC 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 V693 AFC find?
V693 AFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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