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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V72 HBNMOT history

V72 HBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V72 HBN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,462 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 HBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 HBN was last recorded at 54,462 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,462 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,462 miles
  • 2025 – 53,765 miles
  • 2024 – 53,183 miles
  • 2023 – 52,330 miles
  • 2022 – 51,349 miles
  • 2021 – 49,988 miles
  • 2020 – 48,854 miles
  • 2019 – 47,868 miles
  • 2018 – 46,945 miles
  • 2017 – 45,841 miles
  • 2016 – 44,984 miles
  • 2015 – 43,930 miles
  • 2014 – 42,474 miles
  • 2013 – 41,435 miles
  • 2012 – 40,046 miles
  • 2011 – 38,754 miles
  • 2010 – 37,235 miles
  • 2009 – 35,188 miles
  • 2008 – 33,478 miles
  • 2007 – 31,405 miles
  • 2006 – 29,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,462 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    643596428658
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springs

  2. Fail54,462 miles (+697)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    155007237040
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springs

  3. Pass53,765 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    209091864252
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wings

  4. Pass53,183 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,183 miles
    Test number
    952772112134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,330 miles (+981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,330 miles
    Test number
    261864905731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arches Bubbling With Corrosion, Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arches Bubbling With Corrosion, Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass51,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    697810178403
    • AdvisoryCorosion on both front wings

  7. Fail51,349 miles (+1,361)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    730914990329
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorosion on both front wings

  8. Pass49,988 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    866406455310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,854 miles (+986)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    370297325909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,868 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    663374794317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,945 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    631019756215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,841 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,841 miles
    Test number
    886413754413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,984 miles (+1,054)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    622875920526
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play ns os slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns & os starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySlight play in ns steering idler bush

  14. Pass43,930 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    279141565086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,474 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    406737154076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,435 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    737760863070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    107112752455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,046 miles (+1,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    275382652077
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass38,754 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    977435551059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,235 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    312395350063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,188 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    100971359065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,478 miles (+2,073)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    303473158051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nsr seat

  23. Pass31,405 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,405 miles
    Test number
    302554047051
    • 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)

  24. Pass29,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    761999576083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,197 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    542569476006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about V72 HBN

Does V72 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 HBN is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 HBN?
The MOT on V72 HBN is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 HBN done?
V72 HBN was recorded at 54,462 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has V72 HBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 HBN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V72 HBN 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 V72 HBN find?
V72 HBN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; corrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springs.

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