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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

F3 JBSMOT history

F3 JBS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

F3 JBS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,758 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 JBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 JBS was last recorded at 123,758 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 8,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,045 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,713 miles
Average per year
7,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,758 miles
  • 2021 – 115,045 miles
  • 2020 – 107,167 miles
  • 2019 – 95,599 miles
  • 2018 – 85,174 miles
  • 2017 – 74,356 miles
  • 2016 – 66,539 miles
  • 2015 – 62,355 miles
  • 2014 – 55,424 miles
  • 2013 – 46,176 miles
  • 2012 – 40,887 miles
  • 2011 – 34,330 miles
  • 2010 – 28,030 miles
  • 2009 – 21,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    228986136308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail123,758 miles (+8,713)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    180361983034
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,045 miles (+7,878)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    496097829521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass107,167 miles (+11,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,167 miles
    Test number
    800394068587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,599 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,599 miles
    Test number
    769549609683
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail95,590 miles (+10,416)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    401339323523
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass85,174 miles (+10,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    324433089671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass74,356 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    116153638606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    959414392925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,539 miles (+4,184)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    888968105812
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  11. Pass62,355 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    617730475033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    508716154094
    • Repaired at testRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass55,424 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    877366954030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,176 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    628320573044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,887 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    106404642098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    899751761089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail34,330 miles (+6,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    108581161027
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass28,030 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    144691060069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,730 miles
    Test number
    414998759022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 JBS

Does F3 JBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 JBS expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 JBS?
The MOT on F3 JBS expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 JBS done?
F3 JBS was recorded at 123,758 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 7,452 miles a year.
Has F3 JBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 JBS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on F3 JBS 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 F3 JBS find?
F3 JBS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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