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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

V6 PLKMOT history

V6 PLK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V6 PLK silver 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,717 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 PLK was last recorded at 120,717 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,143 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,574 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,717 miles
  • 2025 – 117,143 miles
  • 2023 – 115,578 miles
  • 2022 – 110,788 miles
  • 2021 – 104,189 miles
  • 2020 – 99,011 miles
  • 2019 – 89,829 miles
  • 2018 – 81,219 miles
  • 2017 – 71,158 miles
  • 2016 – 59,542 miles
  • 2015 – 48,662 miles
  • 2014 – 34,764 miles
  • 2013 – 23,005 miles
  • 2012 – 20,741 miles
  • 2011 – 16,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear drive shaft seal has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,717 miles
    Test number
    653946600405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,717 miles (+3,574)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,717 miles
    Test number
    240424189079
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,143 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,143 miles
    Test number
    500723037207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail117,111 miles (+1,533)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    103879825447
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass115,578 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    128570689226
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,578 miles (+2,329)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    497301494405
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,249 miles (+2,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    147822365820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,788 miles (+6,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,788 miles
    Test number
    132809267488
    • AdvisoryNear side & off side fornt tyres wearing inner sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded & rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded & rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded & rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded & rusty

  9. Pass104,189 miles (+5,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,189 miles
    Test number
    282291383295
    • 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))

  10. Pass99,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    613543958626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,978 miles (+9,149)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,978 miles
    Test number
    780674986120
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass89,829 miles (+8,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    461861323459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,219 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    356830653027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,158 miles (+11,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,158 miles
    Test number
    466180231315
    • 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)

  15. Pass59,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    278845113113
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft seal has slight seepage

  16. Fail59,542 miles (+10,880)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    316131914030
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft seal has slight seepage

  17. Pass48,662 miles (+13,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    947094955077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear inner drive shaft seal is slightly leaking

  18. Pass34,764 miles (+11,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    115359554033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass23,005 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,005 miles
    Test number
    757893053092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,741 miles (+4,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,741 miles
    Test number
    855706252251
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have cracks in

  21. Pass16,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    628726451276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 PLK

Does V6 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 PLK is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 PLK?
The MOT on V6 PLK is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 PLK done?
V6 PLK was recorded at 120,717 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has V6 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 PLK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 PLK 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 PLK find?
V6 PLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear..

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