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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V696 LHBMOT history

V696 LHB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

V696 LHB red 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 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,029 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 LHB was last recorded at 127,029 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 8,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,012 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,017 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,029 miles
  • 2025 – 119,012 miles
  • 2024 – 115,865 miles
  • 2023 – 114,030 miles
  • 2022 – 111,268 miles
  • 2021 – 109,721 miles
  • 2020 – 108,298 miles
  • 2019 – 107,181 miles
  • 2018 – 105,326 miles
  • 2017 – 102,640 miles
  • 2016 – 100,485 miles
  • 2015 – 98,711 miles
  • 2014 – 96,889 miles
  • 2013 – 94,891 miles
  • 2012 – 91,684 miles
  • 2011 – 88,142 miles
  • 2010 – 86,358 miles
  • 2009 – 83,943 miles
  • 2008 – 80,079 miles
  • 2007 – 73,049 miles
  • 2006 – 65,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,029 miles (+8,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,029 miles
    Test number
    861985963966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,012 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,012 miles
    Test number
    299525791308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,865 miles (+1,835)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,865 miles
    Test number
    431031757333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle floor panel has slight surface corrosion front and rear

  4. Pass114,030 miles (+2,762)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,030 miles
    Test number
    911456219572
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes slightly imbalanced

  5. Pass111,268 miles (+1,547)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,268 miles
    Test number
    841422173932
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,721 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    976273470289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,298 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    280951708477
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,298 miles (+1,117)5 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    735019728837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,181 miles (+1,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,181 miles
    Test number
    871728784565
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe perished

  10. Pass105,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    833845373275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,326 miles (+2,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    584787633865
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass102,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    961219653251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted / not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

  13. Fail102,640 miles (+2,155)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    161304380657
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted / not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

  14. Pass100,485 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    908119974057
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted

  15. Pass98,711 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    357574535138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    119818974059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail96,889 miles (+1,998)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    368063674021
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail94,891 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,891 miles
    Test number
    448858493018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass94,891 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,891 miles
    Test number
    598728693034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,684 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,684 miles
    Test number
    159389682443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,142 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    106059961481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on outer edges
    • NoteRear flexy brake hoses starting to perrish
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel

  22. Fail88,142 miles (+1,784)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    168899861013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on outer edges
    • NoteRear flexy brake hoses starting to perrish
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel

  23. Pass86,358 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    732190790000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass83,943 miles (+3,864)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,943 miles
    Test number
    382851569027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/S/F washer jet cracked some of the water sprays forward.

  25. Pass80,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    534747508083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail80,079 miles (+7,030)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    861297008072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass73,049 miles (+7,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,049 miles
    Test number
    220314007050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s front wheel bearing

  28. Pass65,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    720650216047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V696 LHB

Does V696 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V696 LHB is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V696 LHB?
The MOT on V696 LHB is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V696 LHB done?
V696 LHB was recorded at 127,029 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has V696 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 LHB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V696 LHB 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 V696 LHB find?
V696 LHB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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