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Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,497 cc

P153 SBHMOT history

P153 SBH is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

P153 SBH red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
147,901 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P153 SBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P153 SBH was last recorded at 147,901 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 12,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,156 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,745 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,901 miles
  • 2022 – 135,156 miles
  • 2021 – 130,346 miles
  • 2020 – 126,167 miles
  • 2019 – 116,011 miles
  • 2018 – 105,790 miles
  • 2017 – 99,500 miles
  • 2016 – 93,264 miles
  • 2015 – 92,328 miles
  • 2014 – 90,320 miles
  • 2012 – 89,203 miles
  • 2011 – 88,128 miles
  • 2010 – 83,957 miles
  • 2009 – 81,867 miles
  • 2008 – 80,454 miles
  • 2007 – 78,722 miles
  • 2006 – 77,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,901 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,901 miles
    Test number
    953751828149
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,901 miles (+12,745)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,901 miles
    Test number
    931335383097
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,156 miles
    Test number
    227962409014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,156 miles (+4,810)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,156 miles
    Test number
    147151506554
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,346 miles (+4,179)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,346 miles
    Test number
    401195998013
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,167 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    234290097569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    345704319273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,011 miles (+10,221)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    159232332594
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,790 miles (+6,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,790 miles
    Test number
    424106911471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,500 miles (+6,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    153346160485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass93,264 miles (+936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,264 miles
    Test number
    819042919632
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass92,328 miles (+2,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    167327545024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre slightly worn inner edge

  13. Pass90,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    179310954016
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail90,320 miles (+1,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    629280954023
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,203 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    568881332389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,128 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    476117841467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  17. Pass88,128 miles (+4,171)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    759967141373
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Pass83,957 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    580235340314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,867 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    622377959307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass80,454 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    550819638353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,722 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    541890147324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    214806126390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P153 SBH

Does P153 SBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P153 SBH expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P153 SBH?
The MOT on P153 SBH expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P153 SBH done?
P153 SBH was recorded at 147,901 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has P153 SBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P153 SBH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P153 SBH 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 P153 SBH find?
P153 SBH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components, and 3 more.

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