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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc

P642 WGHMOT history

P642 WGH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

P642 WGH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
150,267 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P642 WGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P642 WGH was last recorded at 150,267 miles on 24 May 2023, 2,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,474 miles · 29 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,793 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,267 miles
  • 2022 – 147,474 miles
  • 2021 – 140,053 miles
  • 2020 – 136,342 miles
  • 2019 – 127,411 miles
  • 2018 – 115,906 miles
  • 2017 – 100,383 miles
  • 2016 – 84,915 miles
  • 2014 – 80,879 miles
  • 2013 – 77,070 miles
  • 2012 – 73,675 miles
  • 2011 – 70,757 miles
  • 2010 – 67,408 miles
  • 2009 – 64,365 miles
  • 2008 – 60,700 miles
  • 2007 – 57,186 miles
  • 2006 – 52,898 miles
  • 2005 – 47,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,267 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front door check strap broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake hoses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,267 miles (+2,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,267 miles
    Test number
    227338540158
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,474 miles (+7,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,474 miles
    Test number
    714615475897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehiclevwithin prescribed areas

  3. Pass140,053 miles (+3,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    673601093663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body of vehicle within prescribed areas

  4. Pass136,342 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,342 miles
    Test number
    779571224923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,411 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    386871236442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,411 miles (+11,505)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    974290463099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    154770362661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses deteriorated

  8. Fail115,906 miles (+15,523)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    262972116026
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses deteriorated

  9. Pass100,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    550309611194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,383 miles (+15,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    482874898372
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass84,915 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    593926986379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,879 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    979113604303
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is very old (1997) but still in good condition

  13. Fail80,879 miles (+3,809)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    429563704426
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is very old (1997) but still in good condition

  14. Pass77,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    397564483492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,070 miles (+3,395)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    868464183213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass73,675 miles (+2,918)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    727069772221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outter edge

  17. Pass70,757 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    905557001336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,408 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,408 miles
    Test number
    362009570433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,365 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    850758689273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,700 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    383727178404
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass60,700 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    510497878296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,186 miles (+4,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    493484287261
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass52,898 miles (+5,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    274130696275
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on legal limit

  24. Pass47,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,742 miles
    Test number
    113077585212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about P642 WGH

Does P642 WGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P642 WGH expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P642 WGH?
The MOT on P642 WGH expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P642 WGH done?
P642 WGH was recorded at 150,267 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has P642 WGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P642 WGH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on P642 WGH 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 P642 WGH find?
P642 WGH passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 4 advisories: corrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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