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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

V8 PRJMOT history

V8 PRJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V8 PRJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,510 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 PRJ was last recorded at 67,510 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,605 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,510 miles
  • 2025 – 66,605 miles
  • 2024 – 65,775 miles
  • 2023 – 65,071 miles
  • 2022 – 64,008 miles
  • 2021 – 62,739 miles
  • 2020 – 61,828 miles
  • 2019 – 60,289 miles
  • 2018 – 57,183 miles
  • 2017 – 54,460 miles
  • 2016 – 50,788 miles
  • 2015 – 46,773 miles
  • 2014 – 42,678 miles
  • 2013 – 38,819 miles
  • 2012 – 34,755 miles
  • 2011 – 30,164 miles
  • 2010 – 25,597 miles
  • 2009 – 21,119 miles
  • 2008 – 15,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,510 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,510 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    189298784835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    173302719643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,605 miles (+830)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    247956449602
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,775 miles (+704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    375516421356
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge slightly

  5. Pass65,071 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    108697744275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass64,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    743092024890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail64,008 miles (+1,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    117220798526
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,739 miles (+911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    682023196920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,828 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    297174455248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,289 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    301097332701
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass57,183 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    306266267765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,460 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    749646459213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,788 miles
    Test number
    209142141257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,788 miles (+4,015)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,788 miles
    Test number
    421472626949
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,773 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    534618146356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,678 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    766869254274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,819 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    657863253278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail38,819 miles (+4,064)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    857393953259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass34,755 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,755 miles
    Test number
    666812062285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,164 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    226158951212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,597 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    792676440272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,119 miles (+5,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    913866149298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Fail15,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,892 miles
    Test number
    110242148241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass15,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,892 miles
    Test number
    443332748208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 PRJ

Does V8 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 PRJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 PRJ?
The MOT on V8 PRJ is valid until 18 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 PRJ done?
V8 PRJ was recorded at 67,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has V8 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PRJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 PRJ 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 PRJ find?
V8 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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