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Mercedes-Benz 230

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 2,299 cc

C6 WGNMOT history

C6 WGN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 19 Oct 1988. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 34,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
34,793 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 WGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
19 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 WGN was last recorded at 34,793 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,749 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,793 miles
  • 2023 – 34,749 miles
  • 2022 – 34,540 miles
  • 2019 – 34,257 miles
  • 2017 – 34,251 miles
  • 2013 – 32,499 miles
  • 2011 – 29,535 miles
  • 2010 – 23,116 miles
  • 2009 – 17,535 miles
  • 2008 – 17,102 miles
  • 2006 – 15,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,793 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,793 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    213754670461
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass34,749 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    806726881574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,738 miles (+198)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,738 miles
    Test number
    311921007019
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,540 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    492653589067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,257 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    462114998350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,251 miles (+1,752)12 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    738366290967
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door arch near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch near seat mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion boot door (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat has excessive movement but still secure to floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 2x small holes but not near any body mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBonnet opens using pliers
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  7. Pass32,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    329242543130
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail32,499 miles (+2,964)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    566466233188
    • DangerousNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass29,535 miles (+8)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    378951481112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  10. Fail29,527 miles (+6,411)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    245919071406
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s/f inner sill corroded
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  11. Pass23,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,116 miles
    Test number
    120429830140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,116 miles (+5,581)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,116 miles
    Test number
    882201530108
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass17,535 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    631400749107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,534 miles (+432)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,534 miles
    Test number
    872712039195
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass17,102 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,102 miles
    Test number
    430349328101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass15,376 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    220782346363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,361 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,361 miles
    Test number
    272727296213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about C6 WGN

Does C6 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 WGN expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 WGN?
The MOT on C6 WGN expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 WGN done?
C6 WGN was recorded at 34,793 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 1,044 miles a year.
Has C6 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 WGN has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 WGN 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 C6 WGN find?
C6 WGN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel pipe/s corroded.

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