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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 6,208 cc

V80 HFUMOT history

V80 HFU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

V80 HFU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,979 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V80 HFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V80 HFU was last recorded at 86,979 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2020: 57,143 miles, lower than 57,314 miles on 22 Sept 2020.

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
86,666 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
5,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,979 miles
  • 2024 – 86,666 miles
  • 2023 – 84,561 miles
  • 2022 – 61,521 miles
  • 2021 – 60,786 miles
  • 2020 – 57,143 miles
  • 2019 – 48,968 miles
  • 2018 – 44,917 miles
  • 2017 – 41,763 miles
  • 2016 – 34,500 miles
  • 2015 – 29,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,979 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,979 miles (+313)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,979 miles
    Test number
    181691714400
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,666 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    743377059865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,561 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    950602759724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,071 miles (+22,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,071 miles
    Test number
    328585178533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    987366151491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,521 miles (+735)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    294600770001
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,786 miles (+3,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    981989238135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass57,143 miles (-171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    616174100839
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail57,314 miles (+8,346)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    452801272870
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner face split exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim 2x cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    274197795788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel repaired by welding on inner bead.

  11. Fail48,968 miles (+4,051)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    356349000037
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel repaired by welding on inner bead.

  12. Pass44,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    687783483972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,917 miles (+3,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    725062225517
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass41,763 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,763 miles
    Test number
    692451270994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,500 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    317499124200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,574 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    672081948353
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Questions about V80 HFU

Does V80 HFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 HFU is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V80 HFU?
The MOT on V80 HFU 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 V80 HFU done?
V80 HFU was recorded at 86,979 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
Has V80 HFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V80 HFU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V80 HFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V80 HFU find?
V80 HFU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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