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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V7 AACMOT history

V7 AAC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V7 AAC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
177,548 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 AAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 AAC was last recorded at 177,548 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2010: 57,520 miles, lower than 78,009 miles on 24 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,485 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,063 miles
Average per year
7,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,548 miles
  • 2024 – 173,485 miles
  • 2023 – 169,508 miles
  • 2022 – 165,271 miles
  • 2021 – 160,640 miles
  • 2020 – 155,761 miles
  • 2019 – 149,386 miles
  • 2018 – 145,500 miles
  • 2017 – 141,297 miles
  • 2016 – 136,718 miles
  • 2015 – 135,355 miles
  • 2012 – 134,790 miles
  • 2011 – 118,411 miles
  • 2010 – 57,520 miles
  • 2009 – 78,009 miles
  • 2008 – 58,269 miles
  • 2007 – 38,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,548 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion found under car
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryService Brake needs adjustment

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,548 miles (+4,063)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,548 miles
    Test number
    826961740607
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion found under car
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService Brake needs adjustment
  2. Pass173,485 miles (+3,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,485 miles
    Test number
    756192702315
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake needs adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass169,508 miles (+4,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,508 miles
    Test number
    926623866990
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass165,271 miles (+4,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,271 miles
    Test number
    705920829668
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass160,640 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,640 miles
    Test number
    566340763608
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass155,761 miles (+6,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,761 miles
    Test number
    624510455730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,386 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,386 miles
    Test number
    352486922535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass145,500 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    650786050212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass141,297 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    851329028200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,718 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    210539880509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,355 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    137121605240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,790 miles (+16,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,790 miles
    Test number
    405743502486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass118,411 miles (+60,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    917478451208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    941494470240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail57,520 miles (-20,489)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,520 miles
    Test number
    542623370251
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass78,009 miles (+19,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    340597869241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass58,269 miles (+20,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    264832148246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    420831277109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 AAC

Does V7 AAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 AAC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 AAC?
The MOT on V7 AAC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 AAC done?
V7 AAC was recorded at 177,548 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,569 miles a year.
Has V7 AAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 AAC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on V7 AAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 AAC find?
V7 AAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; general corrosion found under car, and 3 more.

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