Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,799 cc
P173 FEJMOT history
P173 FEJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 109,512 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P173 FEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 21 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P173 FEJ was last recorded at 109,512 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 108,906 miles · 22 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 606 miles
- Average per year
- 1,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 109,512 miles
- 2021 – 108,906 miles
- 2020 – 108,150 miles
- 2019 – 107,136 miles
- 2018 – 104,281 miles
- 2017 – 102,856 miles
- 2016 – 101,967 miles
- 2015 – 100,971 miles
- 2014 – 100,096 miles
- 2013 – 99,273 miles
- 2012 – 97,535 miles
- 2011 – 96,004 miles
- 2010 – 94,554 miles
- 2009 – 92,958 miles
- 2008 – 89,411 miles
- 2007 – 86,739 miles
- 2006 – 83,297 miles
- 2005 – 80,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,512 miles
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Heat sheld inscure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,512 miles (+606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,512 miles
- Test number
- 681042673551
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,906 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,906 miles
- Test number
- 554783540166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,150 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,150 miles
- Test number
- 958217220936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,136 miles
- Test number
- 421198214730
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,136 miles (+2,855)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,136 miles
- Test number
- 633107759966
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,281 miles (+1,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 104,281 miles
- Test number
- 677119534357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,856 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,856 miles
- Test number
- 723706438811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,967 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 101,967 miles
- Test number
- 926747526570
- AdvisoryHeat sheld inscure
Fail101,956 miles (+985)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,956 miles
- Test number
- 653201214110
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o\s front (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryHeat sheld inscure
Pass100,971 miles (+875)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,971 miles
- Test number
- 959776688454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,096 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 100,096 miles
- Test number
- 556726184251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,273 miles (+1,738)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 99,273 miles
- Test number
- 707339183258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,535 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 97,535 miles
- Test number
- 358331992447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,004 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,004 miles
- Test number
- 856145481266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,554 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,554 miles
- Test number
- 314743190226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,958 miles (+3,547)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 92,958 miles
- Test number
- 952924199268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,411 miles (+2,672)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 89,411 miles
- Test number
- 102277498279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,739 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 86,739 miles
- Test number
- 432332197222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,739 miles (+3,442)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,739 miles
- Test number
- 550880397267
- DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,297 miles (+2,879)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 83,297 miles
- Test number
- 453831696285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 80,418 miles
- Test number
- 242192995290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P173 FEJ
- Does P173 FEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P173 FEJ expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P173 FEJ?
- The MOT on P173 FEJ expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P173 FEJ done?
- P173 FEJ was recorded at 109,512 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 1,713 miles a year.
- Has P173 FEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P173 FEJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on P173 FEJ 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 P173 FEJ find?
- P173 FEJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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