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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

V6 CHNMOT history

V6 CHN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

V6 CHN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
115,508 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 CHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 CHN was last recorded at 115,508 miles on 8 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2015: 42,901 miles, lower than 64,038 miles on 4 Oct 2014.

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
115,501 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,508 miles
  • 2025 – 104,375 miles
  • 2024 – 91,805 miles
  • 2023 – 84,768 miles
  • 2022 – 77,383 miles
  • 2021 – 66,630 miles
  • 2019 – 51,089 miles
  • 2018 – 50,126 miles
  • 2017 – 47,966 miles
  • 2016 – 46,684 miles
  • 2015 – 42,901 miles
  • 2014 – 64,038 miles
  • 2013 – 36,654 miles
  • 2012 – 32,537 miles
  • 2011 – 25,014 miles
  • 2010 – 13,110 miles
  • 2009 – 10,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,508 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    664152524955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box poor condition

  2. Fail115,501 miles (+11,126)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,501 miles
    Test number
    215607207750
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box poor condition

  3. Pass104,375 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,375 miles
    Test number
    510946127896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,367 miles (+12,562)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    211255416977
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    533264756366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,805 miles (+7,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    889777387785
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass84,768 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    908597404886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,527 miles (+7,144)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    604976538552
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,383 miles (+10,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    962290019259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,630 miles (+15,541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,630 miles
    Test number
    485380409553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,089 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    933719162900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,126 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    990759185838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass47,966 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    424242448095
    • AdvisoryTray and engine cover fitted

  14. Pass46,684 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    826446813990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,901 miles (-21,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    744321707265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,038 miles (+27,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    828337874273
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cut on side-wall

  17. Pass36,654 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    139552693203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail36,654 miles (+4,117)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    168292093297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,537 miles (+7,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    527543572239
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,014 miles (+11,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,014 miles
    Test number
    429664191264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,110 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,110 miles
    Test number
    694391400398
    • 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)

  22. Pass10,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    580308129301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 CHN

Does V6 CHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 CHN is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 CHN?
The MOT on V6 CHN is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 CHN done?
V6 CHN was recorded at 115,508 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has V6 CHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 CHN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 CHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 CHN find?
V6 CHN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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