Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc
V7 GLSMOT history
V7 GLS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 207,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 207,429 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 GLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 GLS was last recorded at 207,429 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 5,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 201,636 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,793 miles
- Average per year
- 7,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 207,429 miles
- 2024 – 201,636 miles
- 2023 – 187,478 miles
- 2022 – 180,487 miles
- 2021 – 175,720 miles
- 2020 – 171,990 miles
- 2019 – 166,445 miles
- 2018 – 159,296 miles
- 2017 – 152,275 miles
- 2016 – 144,812 miles
- 2015 – 137,249 miles
- 2014 – 130,647 miles
- 2013 – 124,829 miles
- 2012 – 116,758 miles
- 2011 – 106,104 miles
- 2009 – 104,186 miles
- 2008 – 99,492 miles
- 2007 – 86,713 miles
- 2006 – 71,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top cup (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,429 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 207,429 miles
- Test number
- 741915540062
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail207,429 miles (+5,793)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,429 miles
- Test number
- 604666843230
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass201,636 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 201,636 miles
- Test number
- 516893258438
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryModified / lowered suspension / sports Kat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail201,636 miles (+14,158)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,636 miles
- Test number
- 665930345821
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryModified / lowered suspension / sports Kat fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,478 miles (+6,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 187,478 miles
- Test number
- 886096029260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner sills and floor pan area
Pass180,487 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 180,487 miles
- Test number
- 683003611743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,486 miles (+4,766)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,486 miles
- Test number
- 545617685054
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass175,720 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 175,720 miles
- Test number
- 303639522849
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass171,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 171,990 miles
- Test number
- 154164512481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,989 miles (+5,544)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,989 miles
- Test number
- 737028672118
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,445 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 166,445 miles
- Test number
- 470881981280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,411 miles (+7,115)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,411 miles
- Test number
- 161858083006
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousSteering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii))
Pass159,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 159,296 miles
- Test number
- 924684387928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,296 miles (+61)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,296 miles
- Test number
- 322418731496
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top cup (2.4.A.3)
Fail159,235 miles (+6,960)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,235 miles
- Test number
- 413294437324
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top cup (2.4.A.3)
Pass152,275 miles (+7,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 152,275 miles
- Test number
- 294298225391
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass144,812 miles (+7,563)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 144,812 miles
- Test number
- 328456536710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,249 miles (+6,602)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 137,249 miles
- Test number
- 259702525092
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront and rear inner sills corroded
- NoteRear indicators faded
Pass130,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 130,647 miles
- Test number
- 116118024091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,647 miles (+5,818)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,647 miles
- Test number
- 395981224005
- FailureNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Pass124,829 miles (+8,071)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 124,829 miles
- Test number
- 127496013434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 116,758 miles
- Test number
- 778775222050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,758 miles (+10,654)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,758 miles
- Test number
- 528485922036
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,104 miles (+1,918)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 106,104 miles
- Test number
- 159255641084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,186 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 104,186 miles
- Test number
- 821969009057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,145 miles (+4,653)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,145 miles
- Test number
- 673117609059
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass99,492 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 99,492 miles
- Test number
- 402255038027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,490 miles (+12,777)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,490 miles
- Test number
- 193379428055
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,713 miles (+14,787)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 86,713 miles
- Test number
- 810187517044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,926 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 71,926 miles
- Test number
- 852223436041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about V7 GLS
- Does V7 GLS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 GLS expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 GLS?
- The MOT on V7 GLS expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 GLS done?
- V7 GLS was recorded at 207,429 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 7,095 miles a year.
- Has V7 GLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 GLS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V7 GLS 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 V7 GLS find?
- V7 GLS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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