Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 6,208 cc
V8 BLXMOT history
V8 BLX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 79,804 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,208 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BLX was last recorded at 79,804 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,692 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,112 miles
- Average per year
- 4,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,804 miles
- 2025 – 76,692 miles
- 2024 – 69,637 miles
- 2023 – 63,157 miles
- 2022 – 56,852 miles
- 2020 – 54,979 miles
- 2019 – 51,367 miles
- 2018 – 50,039 miles
- 2017 – 43,811 miles
- 2016 – 36,319 miles
- 2015 – 24,752 miles
- 2014 – 20,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,804 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake noisy
- AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear, slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm in place, recommend replace ASAP goodyear 265/30/r19 93y
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated end link
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,804 miles (+3,112)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 79,804 miles
- Test number
- 704347075207
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake noisy
- AdvisoryRear Brake back plates corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,692 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 76,692 miles
- Test number
- 373612103734
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail76,673 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,673 miles
- Test number
- 890918537206
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,637 miles
- Test number
- 572434436064
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear, slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items
Fail69,637 miles (+6,480)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,637 miles
- Test number
- 950797822054
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear, slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items
Pass63,157 miles (+79)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 63,157 miles
- Test number
- 417509153001
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated end link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm in place, recommend replace ASAP goodyear 265/30/r19 93y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays etc , limiting view to some testable items
Fail63,078 miles (+6,226)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,078 miles
- Test number
- 941428894410
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated end link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm in place, recommend replace ASAP goodyear 265/30/r19 93y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, in place,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays etc , limiting view to some testable items
Pass56,852 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 56,852 miles
- Test number
- 174912020877
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,979 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,979 miles
- Test number
- 890240734597
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail54,975 miles (+3,608)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,975 miles
- Test number
- 139539758046
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,367 miles (+1,328)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 51,367 miles
- Test number
- 235103776163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,039 miles (+6,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 269762922911
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass43,811 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 43,811 miles
- Test number
- 433100048247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,319 miles (+11,567)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 36,319 miles
- Test number
- 814540525628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,752 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,752 miles
- Test number
- 498144669313
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obsecuring some items
Pass20,328 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 20,328 miles
- Test number
- 449806084216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,323 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,323 miles
- Test number
- 117403574231
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V8 BLX
- Does V8 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BLX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BLX?
- The MOT on V8 BLX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BLX done?
- V8 BLX was recorded at 79,804 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
- Has V8 BLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BLX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 BLX 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 V8 BLX find?
- V8 BLX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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