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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

M223 OBEMOT history

M223 OBE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

M223 OBE red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2022
Mileage
138,185 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 OBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2022
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

M223 OBE was last recorded at 138,185 miles on 10 May 2022, 8,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,014 miles · 12 May 2021
Between the last two tests
8,171 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,185 miles
  • 2021 – 130,014 miles
  • 2020 – 124,497 miles
  • 2019 – 116,654 miles
  • 2018 – 110,475 miles
  • 2017 – 107,822 miles
  • 2016 – 104,619 miles
  • 2015 – 102,367 miles
  • 2014 – 99,735 miles
  • 2013 – 95,665 miles
  • 2012 – 94,044 miles
  • 2011 – 91,125 miles
  • 2010 – 79,815 miles
  • 2009 – 71,829 miles
  • 2008 – 71,668 miles
  • 2007 – 71,260 miles
  • 2006 – 70,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,185 miles
  • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components Front & rear

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail138,185 miles (+8,171)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    579021187567
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on suspension components Front & rear

  2. Pass130,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    243802713815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,014 miles (+5,517)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    699754643764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,497 miles (+7,843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    264429918874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass116,654 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    106453092785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,475 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    121263110058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,822 miles (+3,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,822 miles
    Test number
    611742840069
    • 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)

  8. Pass104,619 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    849436088268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    256384635408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail102,367 miles (+2,632)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    889743335189
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass99,735 miles (+4,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,735 miles
    Test number
    288499924443
    • NoteRear pads rusting and fittings

  12. Pass95,665 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    966760323169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass94,044 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    418370632101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail94,030 miles (+2,905)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    646372822105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass91,125 miles (+11,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,125 miles
    Test number
    167244521185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,815 miles4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    193668890464
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE n/s+o/s rear tyres perished +cracked on tread to sidewall

  17. Pass79,815 miles (+7,986)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    414568690076
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE n/s+o/s rear tyres perished +cracked on tread to sidewall

  18. Pass71,829 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    212998619195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,668 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    252935478461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,260 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    810192877119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    873507976141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M223 OBE

Does M223 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M223 OBE expired on 11 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M223 OBE?
The MOT on M223 OBE expired on 11 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M223 OBE done?
M223 OBE was recorded at 138,185 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has M223 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 OBE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on M223 OBE 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 M223 OBE find?
M223 OBE failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: central prop shaft bearing excessively worn; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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