
Mercedes-Benz C 320
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
V8 NEFMOT history
V8 NEF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 150,875 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,839 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 NEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C 320
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 NEF was last recorded at 150,875 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2014: 51,927 miles, lower than 59,131 miles on 1 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,908 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,967 miles
- Average per year
- 6,839 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,875 miles
- 2024 – 142,908 miles
- 2023 – 133,589 miles
- 2022 – 128,682 miles
- 2021 – 123,089 miles
- 2020 – 109,522 miles
- 2019 – 100,371 miles
- 2018 – 97,705 miles
- 2017 – 87,114 miles
- 2016 – 70,207 miles
- 2015 – 65,678 miles
- 2014 – 51,927 miles
- 2013 – 59,131 miles
- 2010 – 43,268 miles
- 2009 – 36,586 miles
- 2008 – 31,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,875 miles (+7,967)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 150,875 miles
- Test number
- 216259944813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,908 miles (+9,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 142,908 miles
- Test number
- 663563045039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,589 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 133,589 miles
- Test number
- 734657101529
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak
Fail133,589 miles (+4,907)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,589 miles
- Test number
- 125220709835
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak
Pass128,682 miles (+5,593)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,682 miles
- Test number
- 364105982419
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight mist along underside suspect come from undertray where filled previously (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH on rear anti roll bar has play but not currently excessive but will soon before excessive (marked in white) for future reference(recommend replacement soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH on rear anti roll bar has play but not currently excessive but will soon before excessive (marked in white) for future reference (recommend replacement soon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,089 miles (+13,567)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 123,089 miles
- Test number
- 730715707872
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,522 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,522 miles
- Test number
- 686155887819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,522 miles (+9,151)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,522 miles
- Test number
- 286254426522
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,371 miles (+2,666)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,371 miles
- Test number
- 560970477573
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust smoke only just passed test
- AdvisoryN/s wiper poor
Pass97,705 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,705 miles
- Test number
- 133337193214
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,684 miles (+10,570)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,684 miles
- Test number
- 762022712636
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,114 miles (+16,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 87,114 miles
- Test number
- 275223222588
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Pass70,207 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 70,207 miles
- Test number
- 834792990975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,678 miles (+13,751)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,678 miles
- Test number
- 352510557722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,927 miles (-7,204)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,927 miles
- Test number
- 376979254237
- NoteFront brakes near limit
Pass59,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,131 miles
- Test number
- 446484673299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,131 miles (+15,863)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,131 miles
- Test number
- 385854073410
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,268 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,268 miles
- Test number
- 451763480187
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,268 miles (+6,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,268 miles
- Test number
- 761263880184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,586 miles (+5,357)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 36,586 miles
- Test number
- 340331869162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,229 miles
- Test number
- 352319028160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about V8 NEF
- Does V8 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 NEF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V8 NEF?
- The MOT on V8 NEF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 NEF done?
- V8 NEF was recorded at 150,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,839 miles a year.
- Has V8 NEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 NEF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on V8 NEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V8 NEF find?
- V8 NEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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