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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V8 BWBMOT history

V8 BWB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

V8 BWB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,772 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BWB was last recorded at 142,772 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,771 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,772 miles
  • 2024 – 132,524 miles
  • 2023 – 120,655 miles
  • 2022 – 113,420 miles
  • 2021 – 105,399 miles
  • 2020 – 94,882 miles
  • 2018 – 94,513 miles
  • 2017 – 88,355 miles
  • 2016 – 78,447 miles
  • 2015 – 67,443 miles
  • 2014 – 58,636 miles
  • 2013 – 51,507 miles
  • 2012 – 40,786 miles
  • 2011 – 32,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,772 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,772 miles
    Test number
    925654123872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,771 miles (+10,247)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,771 miles
    Test number
    886529369781
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    775743556326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,524 miles (+11,869)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    964652163103
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,655 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,655 miles
    Test number
    209074823269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,645 miles (+7,225)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    997636848897
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    634602708738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,420 miles (+8,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,420 miles
    Test number
    692155191667
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,399 miles (+10,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    409624686762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,882 miles
    Test number
    319774023783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,882 miles (+369)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,882 miles
    Test number
    407229784665
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    951710865813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail94,513 miles (+6,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    634323227860
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  14. Pass88,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,355 miles
    Test number
    609377829937
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  15. Fail88,355 miles (+9,908)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,355 miles
    Test number
    361862819668
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

  16. Pass78,447 miles (+11,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    967258291360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,443 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    160661925567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,636 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    716939854211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNails in n/s/rear tyre

  19. Pass58,636 miles (+7,129)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    997859354256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNails in n/s/rear tyre

  20. Pass51,507 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    308247223212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,393 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,393 miles
    Test number
    735080423279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,384 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    489102343187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,786 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    228879242400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    819046441175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BWB

Does V8 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 BWB expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 BWB?
The MOT on V8 BWB expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 BWB done?
V8 BWB was recorded at 142,772 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has V8 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BWB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 BWB 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 BWB find?
V8 BWB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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