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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

V6 HWPMOT history

V6 HWP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V6 HWP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,649 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 HWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 HWP was last recorded at 94,649 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2022: 32,078 miles, lower than 54,640 miles on 28 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,684 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,965 miles
Average per year
7,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,649 miles
  • 2025 – 90,684 miles
  • 2024 – 87,176 miles
  • 2023 – 80,953 miles
  • 2022 – 71,227 miles
  • 2021 – 54,640 miles
  • 2020 – 49,649 miles
  • 2019 – 45,345 miles
  • 2018 – 39,155 miles
  • 2017 – 25,733 miles
  • 2016 – 16,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,649 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,649 miles (+3,965)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    255964572865
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,684 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    119830469595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,176 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    606699129837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,155 miles (+6,202)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    776105998958
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,953 miles (+9,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    716577583094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    227149654482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,078 miles (-22,562)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    778668050092
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  8. Pass54,640 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,640 miles
    Test number
    576025526978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,649 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    844722082106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,345 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    128642098666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass39,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,155 miles
    Test number
    105142631300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,155 miles (+1,357)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,155 miles
    Test number
    234694107202
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

  13. Pass37,798 miles (+12,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    723956211091
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  14. Pass25,733 miles (+8,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    492229332125
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre cut on outer sidewall

  15. Pass16,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,834 miles
    Test number
    343689549742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 HWP

Does V6 HWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 HWP is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 HWP?
The MOT on V6 HWP is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 HWP done?
V6 HWP was recorded at 94,649 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,425 miles a year.
Has V6 HWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 HWP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 HWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 HWP find?
V6 HWP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear.

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