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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.

V8 NEF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass150,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass150,875 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,875 miles
    Test number
    216259944813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass133,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,589 miles
    Test number
    734657101529
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded and slight leak
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. Pass70,207 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    834792990975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,678 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    352510557722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,927 miles (-7,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    376979254237
    • NoteFront brakes near limit
  16. Pass59,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    446484673299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass36,586 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    340331869162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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