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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

VDL 488MOT history

VDL 488 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

VDL 488 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,151 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDL 488
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDL 488 was last recorded at 77,151 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,880 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,271 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,151 miles
  • 2024 – 74,880 miles
  • 2023 – 71,106 miles
  • 2022 – 67,474 miles
  • 2021 – 64,949 miles
  • 2020 – 62,872 miles
  • 2019 – 61,263 miles
  • 2018 – 59,243 miles
  • 2017 – 57,374 miles
  • 2016 – 53,542 miles
  • 2015 – 49,149 miles
  • 2014 – 43,592 miles
  • 2013 – 38,577 miles
  • 2012 – 33,781 miles
  • 2011 – 29,301 miles
  • 2010 – 24,626 miles
  • 2009 – 21,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,151 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,151 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    942784734673
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,151 miles (+2,271)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    714413251635
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,880 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    424040024392
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch bothsides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,878 miles (+3,772)1 dangerous3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    232519390114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch bothsides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,106 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    453367619330
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail71,106 miles (+3,632)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    461620542558
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass67,474 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,474 miles
    Test number
    633185322294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,472 miles (+2,523)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    982087647636
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,949 miles (+2,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    178978513294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,872 miles (+1,609)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    345117557792
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass61,263 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    227514886931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass59,243 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    701259914688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    848039071835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,374 miles (+3,832)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    965479784678
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing arm lower (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass53,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    973315553977
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger broken

  16. Fail53,542 miles (+4,393)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    518372377430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 budget (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger broken

  17. Pass49,149 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,149 miles
    Test number
    798911074071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,592 miles (+5,015)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,592 miles
    Test number
    188972564280
    • Note** nearside front lower trailing suspension arm ball joint gaitor splitting **
    • Note** nearside front tyre worn very close to limits 245/40/17 michelin primacy mo ***
    • Note** nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits 245/40/17 michelin primacy mo ***
    • Note** offside rear tyre worn very close to limits 245/40/17 michelin primacy mo ***

  19. Pass38,577 miles (+4,796)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,577 miles
    Test number
    775121673225
    • NoteNearside front lower trailing arm ball joint gaitor deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limits (3mm)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limits (3mm) 245/40R17 michelin
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to limits (4mm)

  20. Pass33,781 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,781 miles
    Test number
    438811662298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,301 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    947374771258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,927 miles (+4,301)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    656696461209
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,626 miles (+3,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,626 miles
    Test number
    931874750257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,338 miles
    Test number
    201149449248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDL 488

What vehicle is registration VDL 488 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDL 488 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Sept 2006. 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 VDL 488 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDL 488 is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDL 488?
The MOT on VDL 488 is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDL 488 done?
VDL 488 was recorded at 77,151 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has VDL 488 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDL 488 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on VDL 488 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 VDL 488 find?
VDL 488 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; rear brake hose slightly chafed both sides; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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