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Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V72 LGWMOT history

V72 LGW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 188,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

V72 LGW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
188,405 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 LGW was last recorded at 188,405 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,401 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,405 miles
  • 2015 – 182,434 miles
  • 2014 – 170,072 miles
  • 2012 – 167,412 miles
  • 2011 – 162,494 miles
  • 2010 – 157,812 miles
  • 2009 – 151,472 miles
  • 2008 – 145,536 miles
  • 2007 – 138,204 miles
  • 2005 – 125,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,405 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,405 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,405 miles
    Test number
    264724655276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail188,401 miles (+5,967)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,401 miles
    Test number
    289441659383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass182,434 miles (+12,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    182,434 miles
    Test number
    635147075176
    • NoteOil leak
  4. Pass170,072 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    170,072 miles
    Test number
    808453984108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. Pass167,412 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    167,412 miles
    Test number
    406050962015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gear box
  6. Fail167,412 miles (+4,918)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,412 miles
    Test number
    547180662023
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gear box
  7. Pass162,494 miles (+4,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    162,494 miles
    Test number
    406986621019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass157,812 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    157,812 miles
    Test number
    833772430078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail157,810 miles (+6,338)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,810 miles
    Test number
    564002330083
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass151,472 miles (+5,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    151,472 miles
    Test number
    132288229414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass145,536 miles (+7,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    145,536 miles
    Test number
    894640238086
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass138,204 miles (+12,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    138,204 miles
    Test number
    490211937044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    563840245351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 LGW

Does V72 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 LGW expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 LGW?
The MOT on V72 LGW expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 LGW done?
V72 LGW was recorded at 188,405 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has V72 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 LGW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V72 LGW 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 LGW find?
V72 LGW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal.

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