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Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

FSU 708MOT history

FSU 708 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

FSU 708 red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
154,026 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 708
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 708 was last recorded at 154,026 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,127 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,899 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,026 miles
  • 2020 – 150,127 miles
  • 2019 – 148,175 miles
  • 2018 – 144,142 miles
  • 2017 – 138,490 miles
  • 2016 – 133,688 miles
  • 2015 – 127,886 miles
  • 2014 – 122,107 miles
  • 2013 – 118,211 miles
  • 2012 – 113,230 miles
  • 2011 – 104,828 miles
  • 2010 – 101,066 miles
  • 2009 – 94,674 miles
  • 2008 – 83,088 miles
  • 2007 – 70,223 miles
  • 2006 – 63,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,026 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,026 miles (+3,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,026 miles
    Test number
    893140900950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,127 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,127 miles
    Test number
    333258455390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,175 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,175 miles
    Test number
    356064806262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,142 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,142 miles
    Test number
    451366206427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,490 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,490 miles
    Test number
    514947693835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    531919764733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,688 miles (+5,802)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    609023485292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass127,886 miles (+5,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,886 miles
    Test number
    342665508162
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower steel suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

  9. Pass122,107 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,107 miles
    Test number
    886582004344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,211 miles (+4,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    697936123372
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass113,230 miles (+8,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    439193002209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass104,828 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    795513801245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAdvise front discs pitting around edges

  13. Fail104,828 miles (+3,762)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    947293401254
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAdvise front discs pitting around edges
    • NoteParking brake ratchet and pin broken

  14. Pass101,066 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    611900490143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inside

  15. Fail101,066 miles (+6,392)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    203440490196
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inside
    • NoteParking brake ratchet and pin broken

  16. Pass94,674 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    612771309367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,948 miles (+9,860)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    611401099124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre.

  18. Pass83,088 miles (+12,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    583318228248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,223 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    813008727293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass63,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,448 miles
    Test number
    814778036297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FSU 708

What vehicle is registration FSU 708 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 708 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Aug 2003. 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 FSU 708 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSU 708 expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSU 708?
The MOT on FSU 708 expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSU 708 done?
FSU 708 was recorded at 154,026 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has FSU 708 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 708 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on FSU 708 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 FSU 708 find?
FSU 708 passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside.

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