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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LE02 TXRMOT history

LE02 TXR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

LE02 TXR blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
134,183 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 TXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE02 TXR was last recorded at 134,183 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,962 miles · 30 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,183 miles
  • 2023 – 131,962 miles
  • 2022 – 129,208 miles
  • 2021 – 127,741 miles
  • 2020 – 124,940 miles
  • 2019 – 120,658 miles
  • 2018 – 117,244 miles
  • 2017 – 113,022 miles
  • 2016 – 109,039 miles
  • 2015 – 105,293 miles
  • 2014 – 100,159 miles
  • 2013 – 95,980 miles
  • 2012 – 91,247 miles
  • 2011 – 86,801 miles
  • 2010 – 80,792 miles
  • 2009 – 73,447 miles
  • 2008 – 66,910 miles
  • 2007 – 53,851 miles
  • 2006 – 43,836 miles
  • 2005 – 36,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,183 miles
  • MajorExhaust system insecure both front and central hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension arm fouling coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertrays , sill covers etc fitted obscuring some components

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,183 miles (+2,221)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,183 miles
    Test number
    487084719138
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both front and central hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension arm fouling coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays , sill covers etc fitted obscuring some components

  2. Pass131,962 miles (+2,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    831805725755
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,208 miles (+1,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    734603489549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp leveling linkage damaged
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting deteriorated

  4. Pass127,741 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,741 miles
    Test number
    146800113354
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,726 miles (+2,786)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,726 miles
    Test number
    583259991270
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative front off side on suspension arm bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,940 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,940 miles
    Test number
    307587772291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,658 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,658 miles
    Test number
    208598603580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,244 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,244 miles
    Test number
    479539768576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    149842078412
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail113,022 miles (+3,983)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    350995798148
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass109,039 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    437795561414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,293 miles (+5,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,293 miles
    Test number
    249276125460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass100,159 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    246266434166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,980 miles (+4,733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    525160053177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass91,247 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,247 miles
    Test number
    288335042461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,801 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    645574041167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,792 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,792 miles
    Test number
    212011540440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,714 miles (+7,267)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,714 miles
    Test number
    282489330166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass73,447 miles (+6,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    930152549109
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges

  20. Pass66,910 miles (+13,059)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    234411848458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,851 miles (+10,015)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    403867467047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate discolouring
    • NoteHand brake travel long
    • NoteLarge under trays

  22. Pass43,836 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    723773656017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    840035645195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 TXR

Does LE02 TXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 TXR expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 TXR?
The MOT on LE02 TXR expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 TXR done?
LE02 TXR was recorded at 134,183 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has LE02 TXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 TXR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LE02 TXR 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 LE02 TXR find?
LE02 TXR failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 11 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust system insecure both front and central hangers detached; nearside drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 14 more.

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