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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

V697 AFCMOT history

V697 AFC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

V697 AFC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,517 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V697 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V697 AFC was last recorded at 68,517 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 11,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,939 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,578 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,517 miles
  • 2023 – 56,939 miles
  • 2022 – 56,501 miles
  • 2021 – 56,335 miles
  • 2020 – 56,100 miles
  • 2019 – 55,591 miles
  • 2018 – 55,167 miles
  • 2017 – 54,783 miles
  • 2016 – 54,311 miles
  • 2015 – 53,715 miles
  • 2014 – 53,039 miles
  • 2013 – 52,602 miles
  • 2012 – 52,055 miles
  • 2011 – 51,524 miles
  • 2010 – 50,932 miles
  • 2009 – 50,277 miles
  • 2008 – 49,441 miles
  • 2007 – 48,550 miles
  • 2006 – 45,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,517 miles (+11,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    722228896888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,939 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    872422686535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,501 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    352482245120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,335 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    233966696206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    170216856183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,100 miles (+509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    589956569011
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass55,591 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,591 miles
    Test number
    793894553993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,167 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    383160069800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    513519175652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,783 miles (+472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    295789856216
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass54,311 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    116148557318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,715 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    228677825186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,039 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    769240134125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,602 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    477322453124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,055 miles (+531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    927707942148
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low and cracking on sidewall

  16. Pass51,524 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    226731141458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,932 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    164429740142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    212079239425
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail50,277 miles (+836)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    360119939177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass49,441 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    694534248128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,550 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    553542347138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    760113296049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    854103196050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V697 AFC

Does V697 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V697 AFC expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V697 AFC?
The MOT on V697 AFC expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V697 AFC done?
V697 AFC was recorded at 68,517 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has V697 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V697 AFC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V697 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 V697 AFC find?
V697 AFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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