Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1983 · 2,299 cc
6172 ADMOT history
6172 AD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 May 1983. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 151,154 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6172 AD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 1 May 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
6172 AD was last recorded at 151,154 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 150,905 miles · 21 Aug 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 249 miles
- Average per year
- 1,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 151,154 miles
- 2019 – 150,905 miles
- 2018 – 150,381 miles
- 2017 – 149,807 miles
- 2016 – 149,232 miles
- 2015 – 148,704 miles
- 2014 – 147,047 miles
- 2013 – 145,363 miles
- 2012 – 143,829 miles
- 2011 – 142,020 miles
- 2010 – 140,989 miles
- 2009 – 139,177 miles
- 2008 – 137,851 miles
- 2007 – 136,090 miles
- 2006 – 134,074 miles
- 2005 – 132,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,154 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,154 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 151,154 miles
- Test number
- 513329102589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,905 miles (+524)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 150,905 miles
- Test number
- 491163186005
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
Pass150,381 miles (+13)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,381 miles
- Test number
- 782044245899
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,368 miles (+561)1 dangerous5 major5 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,368 miles
- Test number
- 601769429019
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,807 miles (+575)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 149,807 miles
- Test number
- 164962816056
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,232 miles (+528)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 149,232 miles
- Test number
- 589803312780
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass148,704 miles (+1,657)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 148,704 miles
- Test number
- 888649953514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to sill around rear axle mounting points
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight wear on inner edge to off side front tyre
Fail147,047 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,047 miles
- Test number
- 139947824294
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass147,047 miles (+1,684)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 147,047 miles
- Test number
- 625747524242
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass145,363 miles (+1,534)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 145,363 miles
- Test number
- 516042633219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,829 miles (+1,809)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 143,829 miles
- Test number
- 876977922209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s chassis corrosion
Pass142,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 142,020 miles
- Test number
- 846101931283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,020 miles (+1,031)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,020 miles
- Test number
- 398521231455
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Pass140,989 miles (+1,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 140,989 miles
- Test number
- 773655460331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,177 miles (+1,326)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 139,177 miles
- Test number
- 484334719373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,851 miles (+1,761)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 137,851 miles
- Test number
- 424110838386
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Pass136,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 136,090 miles
- Test number
- 923989237309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,090 miles (+2,016)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,090 miles
- Test number
- 242677737320
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,074 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 134,074 miles
- Test number
- 284416206326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,062 miles (+1,933)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,062 miles
- Test number
- 772255506382
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 132,129 miles
- Test number
- 411896325430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6172 AD
- What vehicle is registration 6172 AD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6172 AD on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 May 1983. 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 6172 AD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 6172 AD expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 6172 AD?
- The MOT on 6172 AD expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 6172 AD done?
- 6172 AD was recorded at 151,154 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
- Has 6172 AD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6172 AD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on 6172 AD 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 6172 AD find?
- 6172 AD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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