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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 6,208 cc

V8 ECUMOT history

V8 ECU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

V8 ECU red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,967 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 ECU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 ECU was last recorded at 45,967 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,989 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,978 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,967 miles
  • 2025 – 42,989 miles
  • 2024 – 42,866 miles
  • 2023 – 42,856 miles
  • 2022 – 41,902 miles
  • 2021 – 40,745 miles
  • 2018 – 31,492 miles
  • 2017 – 26,404 miles
  • 2016 – 21,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,967 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential end (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake pads wearing low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Stone chips across windscreen - JUST within prescribed limits.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,967 miles (+2,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    659711320217
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential end (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass42,989 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    844934337740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,866 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,866 miles
    Test number
    435654607828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,856 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    860841889365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,902 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    576978432926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,745 miles (+9,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,745 miles
    Test number
    930705763589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass31,492 miles (+5,088)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    296064168776
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass26,404 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,404 miles
    Test number
    384890134912
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryStone chips across windscreen - JUST within prescribed limits.
  9. Fail26,402 miles (+4,953)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,402 miles
    Test number
    957360361037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low.
    • AdvisoryStone chips across windscreen - JUST within prescribed limits.
  10. Pass21,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,449 miles
    Test number
    512469414185
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Questions about V8 ECU

Does V8 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 ECU is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 ECU?
The MOT on V8 ECU is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 ECU done?
V8 ECU was recorded at 45,967 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has V8 ECU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 ECU has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on V8 ECU 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 ECU find?
V8 ECU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential end.

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