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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

V8 VUAMOT history

V8 VUA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

V8 VUA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
104,198 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VUA was last recorded at 104,198 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2017: 93,008 miles, lower than 144,388 miles on 24 May 2016.

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
102,187 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,198 miles
  • 2021 – 102,187 miles
  • 2020 – 100,355 miles
  • 2019 – 98,307 miles
  • 2018 – 95,824 miles
  • 2017 – 93,008 miles
  • 2016 – 144,388 miles
  • 2015 – 136,930 miles
  • 2014 – 79,964 miles
  • 2013 – 74,147 miles
  • 2012 – 68,765 miles
  • 2011 – 66,136 miles
  • 2010 – 63,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,198 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,198 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    708177319614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass102,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,187 miles
    Test number
    728302000903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,187 miles (+1,832)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,187 miles
    Test number
    971429977430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,355 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,355 miles
    Test number
    707985464785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    250686517550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,307 miles (+2,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    491469797778
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass95,824 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    292153204754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,815 miles (+2,807)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    196921136378
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass93,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    217175176526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,008 miles (-51,380)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    464513294411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass144,388 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,388 miles
    Test number
    384296191801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,930 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    577229545172
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass136,930 miles (+56,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    909529245100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    786508444174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,964 miles (+5,817)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    649238144159
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
  16. Pass74,147 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    286982743120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,765 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    655782042195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,136 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    227989331101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,705 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,705 miles
    Test number
    732995040104
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V8 VUA

Does V8 VUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 VUA expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 VUA?
The MOT on V8 VUA expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 VUA done?
V8 VUA was recorded at 104,198 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has V8 VUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VUA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 VUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 VUA find?
V8 VUA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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