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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V88 BURMOT history

V88 BUR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

V88 BUR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,825 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 BUR was last recorded at 97,825 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,531 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,825 miles
  • 2024 – 95,531 miles
  • 2023 – 92,999 miles
  • 2022 – 89,979 miles
  • 2021 – 87,142 miles
  • 2020 – 84,696 miles
  • 2019 – 82,326 miles
  • 2018 – 79,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,825 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper short arms starting to rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,825 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    722468476592
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper short arms starting to rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,531 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    952922770267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,999 miles (+3,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    503478388099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  4. Pass89,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    618093486380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too rear suspension components

  5. Fail89,979 miles (+2,837)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    820387867012
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion too rear suspension components

  6. Pass87,142 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    708094456137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass84,696 miles (+2,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,696 miles
    Test number
    118228522029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components

  8. Pass82,326 miles (+3,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    291226020448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    630833557961
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

Questions about V88 BUR

Does V88 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 BUR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V88 BUR?
The MOT on V88 BUR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 BUR done?
V88 BUR was recorded at 97,825 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has V88 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 BUR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V88 BUR 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 V88 BUR find?
V88 BUR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper short arms starting to rust.

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