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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V6 HPNMOT history

V6 HPN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

V6 HPN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,615 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 HPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 HPN was last recorded at 107,615 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,332 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
8,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,615 miles
  • 2025 – 93,046 miles
  • 2024 – 75,285 miles
  • 2023 – 66,428 miles
  • 2021 – 61,898 miles
  • 2020 – 58,024 miles
  • 2019 – 52,722 miles
  • 2018 – 44,561 miles
  • 2017 – 36,309 miles
  • 2016 – 24,347 miles
  • 2015 – 16,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,615 miles (+283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,615 miles
    Test number
    937417729995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,332 miles (+14,286)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    990029934678
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,046 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    604630463660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,849 miles (+17,564)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    306624063279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,285 miles (+8,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    487671114292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass66,428 miles (+4,530)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    860599058701
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,898 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    200896905403
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links lower joint perished NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,024 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    619602631020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    672708625850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,722 miles (+8,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    906374150700
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,561 miles (+8,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    729840618805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,309 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,309 miles
    Test number
    877631058922
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obsuring Some Mechanical components

  13. Pass33,367 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    416987457474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,347 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    650472880277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,476 miles
    Test number
    749484095082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 HPN

Does V6 HPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 HPN is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 HPN?
The MOT on V6 HPN is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 HPN done?
V6 HPN was recorded at 107,615 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,396 miles a year.
Has V6 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 HPN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 HPN 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 V6 HPN find?
V6 HPN passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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