Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc
V8 FKVMOT history
V8 FKV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 96,980 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 FKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,208 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 FKV was last recorded at 96,980 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,335 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 645 miles
- Average per year
- 4,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,980 miles
- 2025 – 96,335 miles
- 2024 – 94,524 miles
- 2023 – 91,274 miles
- 2021 – 90,020 miles
- 2020 – 86,400 miles
- 2019 – 81,649 miles
- 2018 – 76,917 miles
- 2017 – 72,220 miles
- 2016 – 70,594 miles
- 2015 – 56,983 miles
- 2013 – 45,242 miles
- 2012 – 35,529 miles
- 2011 – 23,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,980 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (strong advise) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,980 miles (+645)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 96,980 miles
- Test number
- 423695283954
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (strong advise) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 96,335 miles
- Test number
- 280651906740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,335 miles (+1,811)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,335 miles
- Test number
- 651696647257
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,524 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 94,524 miles
- Test number
- 466720449880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,274 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 313040345247
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,020 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 90,020 miles
- Test number
- 265405628796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,014 miles (+3,614)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,014 miles
- Test number
- 859747951276
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,400 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,400 miles
- Test number
- 881454275361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,649 miles (+4,732)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,649 miles
- Test number
- 686921357779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,917 miles (+4,697)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,917 miles
- Test number
- 479068267719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,220 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,220 miles
- Test number
- 892664532232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,220 miles (+1,626)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,220 miles
- Test number
- 598847616084
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,594 miles (+13,611)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,594 miles
- Test number
- 828902837218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,983 miles (+11,741)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,983 miles
- Test number
- 485304135058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,242 miles (+9,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 45,242 miles
- Test number
- 369699643469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,529 miles (+12,455)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 35,529 miles
- Test number
- 417786462225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,074 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,074 miles
- Test number
- 837084761257
- NoteN/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT
Questions about V8 FKV
- Does V8 FKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FKV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 FKV?
- The MOT on V8 FKV is valid until 6 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 FKV done?
- V8 FKV was recorded at 96,980 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
- Has V8 FKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 FKV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 FKV 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 FKV find?
- V8 FKV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (strong advise); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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