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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,799 cc

M126 ACKMOT history

M126 ACK is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

M126 ACK white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
118,525 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
2 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 ACK was last recorded at 118,525 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,517 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,525 miles
  • 2021 – 117,316 miles
  • 2020 – 112,197 miles
  • 2019 – 107,330 miles
  • 2018 – 100,930 miles
  • 2017 – 97,810 miles
  • 2016 – 96,346 miles
  • 2015 – 96,087 miles
  • 2014 – 93,836 miles
  • 2013 – 92,031 miles
  • 2012 – 89,673 miles
  • 2011 – 87,781 miles
  • 2010 – 85,828 miles
  • 2009 – 83,880 miles
  • 2008 – 81,701 miles
  • 2007 – 80,461 miles
  • 2006 – 77,481 miles
  • 2005 – 74,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,525 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,525 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    442949899905
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,517 miles (+1,201)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    714805912805
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,316 miles (+5,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,316 miles
    Test number
    246718095901
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,197 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    424895472331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,330 miles (+676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    814726313623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,654 miles (+5,724)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,654 miles
    Test number
    599176348770
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,930 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    352341533126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,810 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,810 miles
    Test number
    582568868215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,346 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    269649918361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail96,346 miles (+259)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    773796173851
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,087 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    295735505261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail96,087 miles (+2,251)4 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    545385705239
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGENERAL CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass93,836 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    317549814424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    826237213228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,031 miles (+2,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    927587213222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass89,673 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    947695112257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,781 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    947271201265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,828 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    861084210204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,880 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    701207399118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,701 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    651470018244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,461 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    124091027286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,481 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    922646316250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    321146615278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M126 ACK

Does M126 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 ACK expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 ACK?
The MOT on M126 ACK expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 ACK done?
M126 ACK was recorded at 118,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has M126 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 ACK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M126 ACK 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 M126 ACK find?
M126 ACK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 6 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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