Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

VCE 478MOT history

VCE 478 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

VCE 478 red 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,475 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for VCE 478 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
VCE 478
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCE 478 was last recorded at 88,475 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,221 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,475 miles
  • 2025 – 86,221 miles
  • 2024 – 84,914 miles
  • 2023 – 81,873 miles
  • 2022 – 76,070 miles
  • 2021 – 72,407 miles
  • 2020 – 70,285 miles
  • 2019 – 69,107 miles
  • 2018 – 59,309 miles
  • 2017 – 51,587 miles
  • 2016 – 44,211 miles
  • 2015 – 34,535 miles
  • 2014 – 28,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,475 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,475 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    236167328990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,221 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    974102488195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,914 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    788673863723
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,873 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    693592021379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,070 miles (+3,663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    889690474351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    316230830756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,407 miles (+2,122)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    375658857745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass70,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    729376980139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,285 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    785927869425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  10. Pass69,107 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    999509378942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,309 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    704514571226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,587 miles (+7,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    751456115113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass44,211 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    289042939297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    505773505683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,535 miles (+6,300)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    266698807549
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass28,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    235208884224
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail28,235 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    585498484210
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VCE 478

What vehicle is registration VCE 478 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCE 478 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2011. 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 VCE 478 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCE 478 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCE 478?
The MOT on VCE 478 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCE 478 done?
VCE 478 was recorded at 88,475 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has VCE 478 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCE 478 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on VCE 478 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 VCE 478 find?
VCE 478 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all VC registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.