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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1983 · 2,746 cc

589 AVFMOT history

589 AVF is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jan 1984. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
63,871 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
589 AVF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Jan 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

589 AVF was last recorded at 63,871 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2008: 57,387 miles, lower than 58,619 miles on 16 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,326 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,871 miles
  • 2022 – 63,326 miles
  • 2021 – 62,975 miles
  • 2019 – 62,580 miles
  • 2018 – 61,962 miles
  • 2017 – 61,641 miles
  • 2016 – 61,167 miles
  • 2015 – 60,199 miles
  • 2014 – 59,888 miles
  • 2013 – 59,677 miles
  • 2012 – 59,394 miles
  • 2011 – 58,912 miles
  • 2010 – 58,114 miles
  • 2008 – 57,387 miles
  • 2007 – 58,619 miles
  • 2006 – 52,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,871 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    422919890163
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished

  2. Fail63,871 miles (+545)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    189531052022
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubbers perished

  3. Pass63,326 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    158152652379
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,323 miles (+348)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    313225072216
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,975 miles (+395)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    234564471545
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust smoky
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryHazard light switch sticking
    • AdvisoryOil around rear diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

  6. Pass62,580 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    131871197877
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly Smokey

  7. Pass61,962 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,962 miles
    Test number
    376457301981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,641 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    839831445135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,167 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    124087313847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,199 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    857213665197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,888 miles (+211)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    207534564103
    • NoteAll tyres worn low
    • NoteSwivel gaiters very poor condition

  12. Fail59,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    145311163162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  13. Pass59,677 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    309121563178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,394 miles (+482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    875406942197
    • NoteFront brake pads approximately 3/4 worn

  15. Pass58,912 miles (+798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    898492831101
    • NoteAll tyres worn close legal limit
    • NoteOffside front brake slight drag

  16. Pass58,114 miles (+727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    593529880018
    • NoteOffside swivel gaiter split
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  17. Pass57,387 miles (-1,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    444046248284
    • NoteAll tyres generally worn low

  18. Pass58,619 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    772025777084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,697 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    354630596009
    • NoteOFFSIDE SWIVEL GAITER SPLIT
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

Questions about 589 AVF

What vehicle is registration 589 AVF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 589 AVF on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jan 1984. 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 589 AVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 589 AVF expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 589 AVF?
The MOT on 589 AVF expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 589 AVF done?
589 AVF was recorded at 63,871 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 647 miles a year.
Has 589 AVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 589 AVF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 589 AVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 589 AVF find?
589 AVF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; all exhaust rubbers perished.

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