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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

VB 1532MOT history

VB 1532 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

VB 1532 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,574 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VB 1532
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VB 1532 was last recorded at 67,574 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,366 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
2,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,574 miles
  • 2024 – 67,366 miles
  • 2023 – 67,001 miles
  • 2022 – 65,971 miles
  • 2021 – 64,912 miles
  • 2020 – 63,765 miles
  • 2019 – 62,651 miles
  • 2018 – 60,080 miles
  • 2017 – 57,377 miles
  • 2016 – 55,631 miles
  • 2015 – 53,624 miles
  • 2014 – 52,323 miles
  • 2013 – 50,048 miles
  • 2012 – 48,047 miles
  • 2011 – 45,037 miles
  • 2010 – 42,357 miles
  • 2009 – 39,094 miles
  • 2008 – 35,111 miles
  • 2007 – 30,580 miles
  • 2006 – 25,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,574 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,574 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    390947068013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,366 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    457693839291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,001 miles (+1,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    761203637272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,971 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    710338867652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,912 miles (+1,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    886892721881
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,765 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    400480817291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,762 miles (+1,111)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    787753154735
    • DangerousCentral Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,651 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    520977142890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,080 miles (+2,703)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    425177358646
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,377 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,377 miles
    Test number
    363002559599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion

  11. Fail57,373 miles (+1,742)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    906725076505
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion

  12. Pass55,631 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    950282439587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link gaitor deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded

  13. Pass53,624 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    867694738648
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    986469454209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,323 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    285765154221
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,048 miles (+2,001)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    526425353254
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,047 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    395597252294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail48,033 miles (+2,996)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,033 miles
    Test number
    569744852291
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,037 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,037 miles
    Test number
    655860351294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,357 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    830957550275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,337 miles (+3,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    224893250290
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,094 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    860185949279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    191199858201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,111 miles (+4,531)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    740365758269
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass30,580 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    613366657269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    332007256295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VB 1532

What vehicle is registration VB 1532 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VB 1532 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VB 1532 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VB 1532 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on VB 1532?
The MOT on VB 1532 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VB 1532 done?
VB 1532 was recorded at 67,574 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,207 miles a year.
Has VB 1532 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VB 1532 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on VB 1532 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 VB 1532 find?
VB 1532 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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