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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

V7 LDYMOT history

V7 LDY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

V7 LDY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,029 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LDY was last recorded at 103,029 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,959 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,029 miles
  • 2024 – 96,433 miles
  • 2023 – 90,490 miles
  • 2022 – 86,793 miles
  • 2021 – 82,956 miles
  • 2020 – 79,582 miles
  • 2019 – 73,692 miles
  • 2018 – 67,123 miles
  • 2017 – 62,362 miles
  • 2015 – 54,093 miles
  • 2014 – 48,241 miles
  • 2013 – 42,276 miles
  • 2012 – 36,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,029 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    160420349209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail102,959 miles (+6,526)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    351540283478
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,433 miles (+5,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    713707217290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,945 miles (+455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    788178523623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED INSPECTION LIMITED
  5. Pass90,490 miles (+3,697)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    113859339200
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,793 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,793 miles
    Test number
    153593023511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,787 miles (+3,831)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    744800000898
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass82,956 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    860551323009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass79,582 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    865211898730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass73,692 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,692 miles
    Test number
    791438664521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,687 miles (+6,564)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    748366499798
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm and ball joint on same arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
  12. Pass67,123 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    472747215160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp (1.2.1b)
  13. Fail67,121 miles (+4,759)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    179853584121
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass62,362 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    481951905936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,093 miles (+5,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    139893682854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls
  16. Pass48,241 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    469474624246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,276 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    185625523281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    365816332344
    • 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)
  19. Fail36,805 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    407596732304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V7 LDY

Does V7 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LDY is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 LDY?
The MOT on V7 LDY is valid until 28 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 LDY done?
V7 LDY was recorded at 103,029 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has V7 LDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LDY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 LDY 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 LDY find?
V7 LDY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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