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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc

K78 CNEMOT history

K78 CNE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 1992. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
87,720 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 CNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
19 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 CNE was last recorded at 87,720 miles on 14 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2023: 87,720 miles, lower than 187,055 miles on 12 Oct 2021.

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
187,055 miles · 12 Oct 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,720 miles
  • 2021 – 187,055 miles
  • 2020 – 183,983 miles
  • 2019 – 178,541 miles
  • 2017 – 173,894 miles
  • 2016 – 164,815 miles
  • 2015 – 157,704 miles
  • 2014 – 153,830 miles
  • 2013 – 148,567 miles
  • 2012 – 143,690 miles
  • 2011 – 139,501 miles
  • 2010 – 134,416 miles
  • 2009 – 132,343 miles
  • 2008 – 125,848 miles
  • 2007 – 117,954 miles
  • 2006 – 113,777 miles
  • 2005 – 100,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,720 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,720 miles (-99,335)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    117406345016
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,055 miles (+3,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,055 miles
    Test number
    172470257821
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays + Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  3. Pass183,983 miles (+5,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,983 miles
    Test number
    132357734968
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass178,541 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,541 miles
    Test number
    501201782916
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre inner edge wearing

  5. Fail178,525 miles (+4,631)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,525 miles
    Test number
    514105471228
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner wheel arch / spring turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre inner edge wearing

  6. Pass173,894 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    173,894 miles
    Test number
    841641512956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,880 miles (+9,065)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,880 miles
    Test number
    236852987178
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor

  8. Pass164,815 miles (+7,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,815 miles
    Test number
    974553179798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail157,704 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,704 miles
    Test number
    356898005406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass157,704 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,704 miles
    Test number
    539138505256
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass153,830 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    153,830 miles
    Test number
    315677914232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass148,567 miles (+4,877)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    397798703221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint seizing . steering hard to turn when car jacked up.

  13. Fail143,690 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    217909382139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre just starting to perish on outer shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre just starting to perish on outer shoulder

  14. Pass143,690 miles (+4,189)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    735539682130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre just starting to perish on outer shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre just starting to perish on outer shoulder

  15. Pass139,501 miles (+5,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    139,501 miles
    Test number
    655385881171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass134,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    240271160463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail134,416 miles (+2,073)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    254358550120
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass132,343 miles (+6,495)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,343 miles
    Test number
    802833669115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass125,848 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    754321778143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,954 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    501079067153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,777 miles (+13,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    650875936366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    523640125307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,456 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,456 miles
    Test number
    213180925393
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about K78 CNE

Does K78 CNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 CNE expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 CNE?
The MOT on K78 CNE expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 CNE done?
K78 CNE was recorded at 87,720 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023.
Has K78 CNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 CNE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on K78 CNE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K78 CNE find?
K78 CNE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake and suspension components corroded; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear, and 4 more.

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