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Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

V718 EWVMOT history

V718 EWV is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

V718 EWV green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,403 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 EWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 EWV was last recorded at 136,403 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,644 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
3,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,403 miles
  • 2025 – 135,644 miles
  • 2024 – 135,061 miles
  • 2023 – 134,467 miles
  • 2022 – 130,423 miles
  • 2021 – 127,109 miles
  • 2020 – 120,375 miles
  • 2019 – 114,240 miles
  • 2018 – 107,888 miles
  • 2017 – 103,586 miles
  • 2016 – 101,039 miles
  • 2015 – 99,417 miles
  • 2014 – 94,879 miles
  • 2013 – 93,008 miles
  • 2012 – 89,019 miles
  • 2011 – 85,492 miles
  • 2010 – 81,226 miles
  • 2009 – 74,897 miles
  • 2007 – 69,341 miles
  • 2006 – 55,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,403 miles (+759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    764770057751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,644 miles (+583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,644 miles
    Test number
    473696668740
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    941563356422
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,061 miles (+594)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    894690712130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,467 miles
    Test number
    802505239363
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,466 miles (+4,043)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    202974830210
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,423 miles
    Test number
    559749470918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,423 miles (+3,314)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,423 miles
    Test number
    944442080630
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,109 miles
    Test number
    702870298962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail127,109 miles (+6,734)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,109 miles
    Test number
    155025497198
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached Centre Mounting Failed (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass120,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    726610570598
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,375 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    277689158357
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail120,371 miles (+6,131)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    797569169883
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass114,240 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    403382364526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass107,888 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,888 miles
    Test number
    297119603860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass103,586 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    373881351146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking

  17. Pass101,039 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    561873572608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,417 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    295388965005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,343 miles (+4,464)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,343 miles
    Test number
    146714265464
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass94,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    469664494040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,879 miles (+1,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    137753894476
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  22. Pass93,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    128844383441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,008 miles (+3,989)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    168984083001
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass89,019 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    279879902199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass85,492 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    735973881056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    200304400418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Fail81,226 miles (+6,329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    340504600185
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass74,897 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    104713119034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,341 miles (+6,001)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    461290047447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWiper arm partially seized

  30. Pass63,340 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    720881617053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    390721416085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V718 EWV

Does V718 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 EWV is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V718 EWV?
The MOT on V718 EWV is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V718 EWV done?
V718 EWV was recorded at 136,403 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,936 miles a year.
Has V718 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 EWV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V718 EWV 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 V718 EWV find?
V718 EWV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in middle; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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