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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V9 EKYMOT history

V9 EKY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

V9 EKY grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
201,380 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 EKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 EKY was last recorded at 201,380 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,359 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,021 miles
Average per year
7,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,380 miles
  • 2024 – 199,359 miles
  • 2023 – 196,845 miles
  • 2022 – 191,108 miles
  • 2021 – 188,335 miles
  • 2020 – 184,860 miles
  • 2019 – 182,344 miles
  • 2018 – 175,042 miles
  • 2017 – 166,965 miles
  • 2016 – 158,828 miles
  • 2015 – 150,691 miles
  • 2014 – 141,261 miles
  • 2013 – 130,190 miles
  • 2012 – 113,054 miles
  • 2011 – 106,913 miles
  • 2010 – 97,232 miles
  • 2009 – 88,441 miles
  • 2008 – 81,487 miles
  • 2007 – 72,472 miles
  • 2006 – 64,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,380 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S Centre floor pan holed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,380 miles (+2,021)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    201,380 miles
    Test number
    312935555031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass199,359 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,359 miles
    Test number
    161118732367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded and covered in grease
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to body near rear suspension n/s rear
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension arms

  3. Pass196,845 miles (+5,737)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,845 miles
    Test number
    922973667559
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  4. Pass191,108 miles (+2,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,108 miles
    Test number
    910924969566
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor o/s/r out of prescribed area

  5. Pass188,335 miles (+3,475)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,335 miles
    Test number
    312880313256
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass184,860 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,860 miles
    Test number
    186687114655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear towing eye
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe bolts at manifold corroded/weakened

  7. Fail184,836 miles (+2,492)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,836 miles
    Test number
    868284225168
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front exhaust down pipe bolts at manifold corroded . will break soon
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor not fully secure hole in floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion around rear towing eye

  8. Pass182,344 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,344 miles
    Test number
    874241139023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S Centre floor pan holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail182,340 miles (+7,298)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,340 miles
    Test number
    823258682240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S Centre floor pan holed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper slightly smearing.

  10. Pass175,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,042 miles
    Test number
    244524918760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail175,042 miles (+8,077)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,042 miles
    Test number
    667603411891
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass166,965 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,965 miles
    Test number
    902835348518
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass158,828 miles (+8,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    742867989570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass150,691 miles (+288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,691 miles
    Test number
    732861886513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail150,403 miles (+9,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,403 miles
    Test number
    923583092971
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of passanger front seat (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass141,261 miles (+11,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,261 miles
    Test number
    688461624346
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail130,190 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    536355613342
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  18. Pass130,190 miles (+17,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    768295513358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  19. Pass113,054 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    417803772148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,913 miles (+9,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,913 miles
    Test number
    438154511385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass97,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    360122410377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,232 miles (+8,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    970212510331
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass88,441 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    464892339486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,487 miles (+9,015)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    731446318340
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper may have lost its oil.N/S/Fdoor check strap adrift.

  25. Pass72,472 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    791792437368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    322759316390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 EKY

Does V9 EKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 EKY is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V9 EKY?
The MOT on V9 EKY is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 EKY done?
V9 EKY was recorded at 201,380 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 7,218 miles a year.
Has V9 EKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 EKY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V9 EKY 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 V9 EKY find?
V9 EKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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