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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

VDB 916MOT history

VDB 916 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

VDB 916 blue 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,357 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDB 916
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDB 916 was last recorded at 119,357 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,266 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,091 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,357 miles
  • 2025 – 116,266 miles
  • 2024 – 115,510 miles
  • 2023 – 114,341 miles
  • 2022 – 113,211 miles
  • 2021 – 111,942 miles
  • 2020 – 110,189 miles
  • 2019 – 107,929 miles
  • 2018 – 103,946 miles
  • 2017 – 101,255 miles
  • 2016 – 97,430 miles
  • 2015 – 95,119 miles
  • 2014 – 91,707 miles
  • 2013 – 88,069 miles
  • 2012 – 82,828 miles
  • 2011 – 78,381 miles
  • 2010 – 71,343 miles
  • 2009 – 58,995 miles
  • 2008 – 36,897 miles
  • 2007 – 20,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,357 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • General surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,357 miles (+3,091)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    110196469148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

  2. Pass116,266 miles (+756)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    215305042064
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

  3. Pass115,510 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    878640333750
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  4. Fail115,509 miles (+1,168)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    147368025781
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  5. Pass114,341 miles (+1,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,341 miles
    Test number
    606254749911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  6. Pass113,211 miles (+1,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,211 miles
    Test number
    471086793731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on rear suspension and subframe
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass discoloured

  7. Pass111,942 miles (+1,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    888794066556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass darkened

  8. Pass110,189 miles (+2,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    546456219484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,929 miles (+3,983)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    946595725374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,946 miles
    Test number
    382954525863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail103,946 miles (+2,691)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,946 miles
    Test number
    383461164516
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass101,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    182494406521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail101,255 miles (+3,825)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    237115025071
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  14. Pass97,430 miles (+2,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    949022121767
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass95,119 miles (+3,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    293418807796
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  16. Pass91,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    215122684256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail91,707 miles (+3,638)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    858102584234
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust mounting broken/exhaust still supported

  18. Pass88,069 miles (+5,241)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    335160993472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rear mounting broken/exhaust still supported advise o/s/r tyre worn and perished advise n/s/r tyre worn

  19. Pass82,828 miles (+4,447)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,828 miles
    Test number
    639491692201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre perished

  20. Pass78,381 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,381 miles
    Test number
    749031791256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,343 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    512071470218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,995 miles (+22,098)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    154855479220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    350893678249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail36,897 miles (+16,545)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,897 miles
    Test number
    104233578247
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass20,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,352 miles
    Test number
    430496497246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDB 916

What vehicle is registration VDB 916 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDB 916 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Oct 2004. 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 VDB 916 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDB 916 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDB 916?
The MOT on VDB 916 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDB 916 done?
VDB 916 was recorded at 119,357 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has VDB 916 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDB 916 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on VDB 916 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 VDB 916 find?
VDB 916 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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