Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
V6 RAUMOT history
V6 RAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,321 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,304 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 RAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 RAU was last recorded at 149,321 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,381 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,940 miles
- Average per year
- 6,304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,321 miles
- 2025 – 139,381 miles
- 2024 – 135,192 miles
- 2022 – 129,137 miles
- 2021 – 124,208 miles
- 2020 – 118,811 miles
- 2019 – 115,925 miles
- 2018 – 110,734 miles
- 2016 – 100,221 miles
- 2015 – 92,151 miles
- 2014 – 87,241 miles
- 2013 – 79,346 miles
- 2012 – 63,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,321 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,321 miles (+9,940)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,321 miles
- Test number
- 545358681175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,381 miles (+4,189)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 139,381 miles
- Test number
- 856785411991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,192 miles (+6,055)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 135,192 miles
- Test number
- 933996213076
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,137 miles (+4,929)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,137 miles
- Test number
- 461241538783
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass124,208 miles (+5,397)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,208 miles
- Test number
- 392377378375
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,811 miles (+2,886)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,811 miles
- Test number
- 552022647526
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,925 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,925 miles
- Test number
- 161334996110
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail115,924 miles (+5,190)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,924 miles
- Test number
- 681317755755
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,734 miles (+3,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,734 miles
- Test number
- 385819332619
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass107,024 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,024 miles
- Test number
- 416354042720
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Fail107,024 miles (+6,803)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,024 miles
- Test number
- 775734927159
- 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)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Pass100,221 miles (+8,070)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 100,221 miles
- Test number
- 193282107461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,151 miles
- Test number
- 837068485160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,151 miles (+4,910)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,151 miles
- Test number
- 986568485124
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass87,241 miles (+7,895)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 87,241 miles
- Test number
- 378917254129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,346 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,346 miles
- Test number
- 276612973432
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass79,346 miles (+15,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 79,346 miles
- Test number
- 559482673122
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,768 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,768 miles
- Test number
- 458643572116
- 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)
Questions about V6 RAU
- Does V6 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 RAU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 RAU?
- The MOT on V6 RAU is valid until 23 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 RAU done?
- V6 RAU was recorded at 149,321 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
- Has V6 RAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 RAU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on V6 RAU 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 RAU find?
- V6 RAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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