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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V6 THAMOT history

V6 THA is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V6 THA red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,459 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 THA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 THA was last recorded at 152,459 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,327 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,132 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,459 miles
  • 2025 – 146,327 miles
  • 2024 – 141,119 miles
  • 2023 – 135,512 miles
  • 2022 – 129,681 miles
  • 2021 – 123,492 miles
  • 2019 – 119,361 miles
  • 2017 – 102,204 miles
  • 2016 – 81,766 miles
  • 2015 – 72,401 miles
  • 2014 – 63,526 miles
  • 2013 – 54,391 miles
  • 2012 – 45,797 miles
  • 2011 – 34,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,459 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays installed obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,459 miles (+6,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,459 miles
    Test number
    323402780861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass146,327 miles (+5,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,327 miles
    Test number
    313324550303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,119 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,119 miles
    Test number
    819893438359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,062 miles (+5,550)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    240909520870
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass135,512 miles (+5,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    217092684858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass129,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    746917536541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail129,680 miles (+6,188)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    700571240750
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass123,492 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,492 miles
    Test number
    502663237402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass119,361 miles (+8,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,361 miles
    Test number
    525166404553
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryLower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.
  10. Pass111,320 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    163940103926
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryLower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.
  11. Fail111,286 miles (+9,082)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    893239377454
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryLower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass102,204 miles (+9,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,204 miles
    Test number
    959449487834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer egde
  13. Pass92,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,794 miles
    Test number
    209458570143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,793 miles (+11,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    415236147571
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass81,766 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    166200209565
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components
  16. Fail81,739 miles (+9,338)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    219914181840
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At connection with flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At connection with flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working In wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers installed obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components
  17. Pass72,401 miles (+8,875)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    996505105008
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass63,526 miles (+9,135)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    428579104095
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass54,391 miles (+8,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    955470313054
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass45,797 miles (+11,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    608042212032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,137 miles
    Test number
    809341911064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 THA

Does V6 THA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 THA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 THA?
The MOT on V6 THA is valid until 21 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 THA done?
V6 THA was recorded at 152,459 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has V6 THA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 THA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 THA 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 THA find?
V6 THA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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