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Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,497 cc

R129 VLXMOT history

R129 VLX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

R129 VLX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
119,729 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 VLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R129 VLX was last recorded at 119,729 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 1,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,351 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,378 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,729 miles
  • 2022 – 118,351 miles
  • 2021 – 116,061 miles
  • 2020 – 114,362 miles
  • 2019 – 112,271 miles
  • 2018 – 108,406 miles
  • 2017 – 104,762 miles
  • 2016 – 100,394 miles
  • 2015 – 94,479 miles
  • 2013 – 83,915 miles
  • 2012 – 77,995 miles
  • 2011 – 72,143 miles
  • 2010 – 64,764 miles
  • 2009 – 59,050 miles
  • 2008 – 54,018 miles
  • 2007 – 49,948 miles
  • 2006 – 45,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,729 miles
  • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine. Bay.

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,729 miles (+1,378)15 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    491787818081
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine. Bay.

  2. Pass118,351 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,351 miles
    Test number
    608470187292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,061 miles
    Test number
    168841093051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,061 miles (+1,699)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,061 miles
    Test number
    941520863383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,362 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,362 miles
    Test number
    610820640607
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded not structural

  6. Pass112,271 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    295010804524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,406 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    441653248407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    460463097113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,762 miles (+4,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    170130035688
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  10. Pass100,394 miles (+5,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,394 miles
    Test number
    580214393513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass94,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    671724143504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149208034281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809078934259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,915 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    755614553221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    706008042298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,991 miles (+5,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    689858742298
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass72,143 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,143 miles
    Test number
    697046031282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,764 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    370844550457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,050 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    902117549244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,018 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    262146548253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,948 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    894864657261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    914415256218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 VLX

Does R129 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 VLX expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 VLX?
The MOT on R129 VLX expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 VLX done?
R129 VLX was recorded at 119,729 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has R129 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 VLX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R129 VLX 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 R129 VLX find?
R129 VLX failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 15 major defects and 11 advisories: hazard warning lamps inoperative; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 23 more.

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