Mercedes-Benz C
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V74 HPUMOT history
V74 HPU is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,351 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V74 HPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V74 HPU was last recorded at 97,351 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,217 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
- Average per year
- 3,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,351 miles
- 2024 – 84,597 miles
- 2023 – 77,434 miles
- 2022 – 60,785 miles
- 2021 – 52,706 miles
- 2020 – 48,407 miles
- 2019 – 47,174 miles
- 2018 – 45,610 miles
- 2017 – 44,345 miles
- 2016 – 43,070 miles
- 2015 – 40,285 miles
- 2013 – 37,460 miles
- 2012 – 35,805 miles
- 2011 – 32,654 miles
- 2010 – 31,586 miles
- 2009 – 29,896 miles
- 2008 – 27,575 miles
- 2007 – 25,626 miles
- 2006 – 24,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,351 miles
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,351 miles (+134)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,351 miles
- Test number
- 693207273173
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,217 miles (+12,620)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,217 miles
- Test number
- 938962391417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,597 miles (+7,163)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 84,597 miles
- Test number
- 400175294880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,434 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 77,434 miles
- Test number
- 502440736157
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail77,365 miles (+16,580)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,365 miles
- Test number
- 499232310308
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass60,785 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 60,785 miles
- Test number
- 679033555252
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail60,785 miles (+8,079)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,785 miles
- Test number
- 952945802727
- MajorFront Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass52,706 miles (+4,299)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 52,706 miles
- Test number
- 944462035924
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass48,407 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 48,407 miles
- Test number
- 588548854412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,174 miles (+1,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 417111104499
- AdvisorySteering damper slight leak
Pass45,610 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 45,610 miles
- Test number
- 514788413946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,345 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 44,345 miles
- Test number
- 518560574090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,070 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 43,070 miles
- Test number
- 800728632543
- AdvisorySlight play offside front bottom balljoint
Pass40,285 miles (+1,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 139478538998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
Pass39,170 miles (+1,710)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 39,170 miles
- Test number
- 285012205007
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass37,460 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,460 miles
- Test number
- 656063353359
- 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)
Pass35,805 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,805 miles
- Test number
- 335553562320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,024 miles (+1,370)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 34,024 miles
- Test number
- 796760112043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,654 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,654 miles
- Test number
- 405709811043
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass31,586 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 31,586 miles
- Test number
- 190054280496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,896 miles (+2,321)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 29,896 miles
- Test number
- 131376509177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,575 miles (+1,949)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,575 miles
- Test number
- 624713638129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,626 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 25,626 miles
- Test number
- 264429127177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 24,637 miles
- Test number
- 351100066163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V74 HPU
- Does V74 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 HPU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V74 HPU?
- The MOT on V74 HPU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V74 HPU done?
- V74 HPU was recorded at 97,351 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,709 miles a year.
- Has V74 HPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V74 HPU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V74 HPU 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 V74 HPU find?
- V74 HPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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