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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

V79 GGOMOT history

V79 GGO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V79 GGO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,291 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 GGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 GGO was last recorded at 71,291 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,854 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,291 miles
  • 2025 – 68,854 miles
  • 2024 – 67,175 miles
  • 2023 – 64,071 miles
  • 2022 – 59,994 miles
  • 2021 – 56,882 miles
  • 2020 – 53,782 miles
  • 2019 – 51,377 miles
  • 2017 – 50,021 miles
  • 2016 – 49,054 miles
  • 2015 – 48,863 miles
  • 2014 – 47,644 miles
  • 2013 – 47,025 miles
  • 2012 – 45,470 miles
  • 2011 – 44,756 miles
  • 2010 – 43,687 miles
  • 2009 – 41,019 miles
  • 2008 – 39,109 miles
  • 2007 – 29,809 miles
  • 2006 – 18,491 miles
  • 2005 – 17,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,291 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,291 miles (+2,437)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    103023692198
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,854 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    429159157531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,175 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    627185688724
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail67,174 miles (+3,103)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    690854528382
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass64,071 miles (+4,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,071 miles
    Test number
    430159000183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass59,994 miles (+3,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    149811197304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,882 miles (+3,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    168259334892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,782 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    698663666767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,377 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    147972725569
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drag link (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,021 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    634945424667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass49,054 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    569023482452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    924326128580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,863 miles (+1,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    593357642493
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass47,644 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,644 miles
    Test number
    398553924374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,025 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    225714733361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,470 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,470 miles
    Test number
    329082082228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,756 miles (+1,069)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    586155121352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass43,687 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    100006820351
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,019 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    684532029344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,109 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    442594028439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    942602537387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail29,809 miles (+11,318)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,809 miles
    Test number
    582062937372
    • FailureCentre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass18,491 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,491 miles
    Test number
    282904926316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,012 miles
    Test number
    472478205434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 GGO

Does V79 GGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 GGO is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V79 GGO?
The MOT on V79 GGO is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 GGO done?
V79 GGO was recorded at 71,291 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has V79 GGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 GGO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V79 GGO 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 V79 GGO find?
V79 GGO passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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