Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
V7 LYNMOT history
V7 LYN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,063 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 LYN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 LYN was last recorded at 68,063 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,101 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,962 miles
- Average per year
- 4,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,063 miles
- 2025 – 61,101 miles
- 2024 – 58,530 miles
- 2022 – 55,829 miles
- 2021 – 54,180 miles
- 2020 – 50,736 miles
- 2019 – 45,033 miles
- 2018 – 41,365 miles
- 2017 – 35,516 miles
- 2016 – 30,311 miles
- 2015 – 24,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all rear suspension components
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Handbrake borderline pass on effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,063 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,063 miles
- Test number
- 948152367667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all rear suspension components
Fail68,062 miles (+6,961)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,062 miles
- Test number
- 269434505022
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all rear suspension components
Pass61,101 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 61,101 miles
- Test number
- 453060748751
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,530 miles (+2,701)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 58,530 miles
- Test number
- 949407339798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,829 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 55,829 miles
- Test number
- 728847235301
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake borderline pass on effort
Fail55,827 miles (+1,647)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,827 miles
- Test number
- 176317173466
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake borderline pass on effort
Pass54,180 miles (+3,444)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,180 miles
- Test number
- 398377607189
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,736 miles (+5,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 50,736 miles
- Test number
- 277967195508
- AdvisoryFront disc worn
- AdvisoryRear tyres low 2/3000 miles
Pass45,033 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,033 miles
- Test number
- 676859813322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,365 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 41,365 miles
- Test number
- 743884438874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail41,364 miles (+5,848)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,364 miles
- Test number
- 155196420160
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,516 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 35,516 miles
- Test number
- 245466711987
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on outer edges,perished in tread and damaged on outer rim protector
Pass30,311 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,311 miles
- Test number
- 834309189249
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges
Pass24,679 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 24,679 miles
- Test number
- 796819172402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V7 LYN
- Does V7 LYN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LYN is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 LYN?
- The MOT on V7 LYN is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 LYN done?
- V7 LYN was recorded at 68,063 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
- Has V7 LYN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 LYN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 LYN 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 LYN find?
- V7 LYN passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; general corrosion on all rear suspension components.
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