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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V81 GAAMOT history

V81 GAA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V81 GAA grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,337 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 GAA was last recorded at 84,337 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,427 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,910 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,337 miles
  • 2024 – 80,427 miles
  • 2023 – 79,150 miles
  • 2022 – 71,553 miles
  • 2021 – 62,275 miles
  • 2020 – 59,557 miles
  • 2019 – 58,131 miles
  • 2018 – 56,561 miles
  • 2017 – 54,230 miles
  • 2016 – 51,320 miles
  • 2015 – 46,152 miles
  • 2014 – 41,803 miles
  • 2013 – 41,310 miles
  • 2012 – 40,662 miles
  • 2011 – 39,813 miles
  • 2010 – 38,279 miles
  • 2009 – 35,094 miles
  • 2008 – 32,782 miles
  • 2007 – 30,150 miles
  • 2006 – 27,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,337 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sill fully as covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,337 miles (+3,910)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,337 miles
    Test number
    156665889158
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sill fully as covers fitted

  2. Pass80,427 miles (+1,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,427 miles
    Test number
    144655879704
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,150 miles (+7,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    651268302872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

  4. Pass71,553 miles (+9,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    932979947786
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive At Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,275 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    561859545466
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring testable components

  6. Fail62,275 miles (+2,718)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    695898448010
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray obscuring testable components

  7. Pass59,557 miles (+1,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    507689787616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror glass insecure

  8. Pass58,131 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    532627986778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,561 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    309729054010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,230 miles (+2,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    832687442527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass51,320 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,320 miles
    Test number
    903313512913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,152 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,152 miles
    Test number
    788861779753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,803 miles (+493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    626088724270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass41,310 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    588964533287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,662 miles (+849)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    838587632293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre weaing low on outer edge

  16. Pass39,813 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    647404321247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,279 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,279 miles
    Test number
    962596130256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,094 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    393983339233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    340780748267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,782 miles (+2,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    340890748209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass30,150 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    802854837254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    384766436461
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about V81 GAA

Does V81 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 GAA is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V81 GAA?
The MOT on V81 GAA is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 GAA done?
V81 GAA was recorded at 84,337 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has V81 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 GAA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V81 GAA 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 V81 GAA find?
V81 GAA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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