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Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc

R211 ECTMOT history

R211 ECT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

R211 ECT red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
176,955 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 ECT was last recorded at 176,955 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,243 miles · 12 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
712 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,955 miles
  • 2020 – 176,243 miles
  • 2019 – 175,409 miles
  • 2018 – 173,939 miles
  • 2017 – 165,797 miles
  • 2016 – 158,466 miles
  • 2015 – 146,301 miles
  • 2014 – 137,333 miles
  • 2013 – 127,552 miles
  • 2012 – 120,154 miles
  • 2011 – 109,920 miles
  • 2010 – 101,993 miles
  • 2009 – 91,178 miles
  • 2008 – 83,588 miles
  • 2007 – 81,277 miles
  • 2006 – 78,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension verey rusted

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,955 miles (+712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,955 miles
    Test number
    105655746775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension verey rusted

  2. Pass176,243 miles (+834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,243 miles
    Test number
    841848451362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,409 miles (+1,470)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,409 miles
    Test number
    615018251911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front shockers rusted

  4. Pass173,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,939 miles
    Test number
    234136933260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker verey rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail173,939 miles (+8,142)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,939 miles
    Test number
    197960119982
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker verey rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass165,797 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,797 miles
    Test number
    233347158084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass158,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    442004572558
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR & REAR PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail158,466 miles (+12,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    616202006793
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR & REAR PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass146,301 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,301 miles
    Test number
    534878017939
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM DIFF

  10. Fail137,333 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    595920884262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from diff & gearbox

  11. Pass137,333 miles (+9,781)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,333 miles
    Test number
    677230684236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from diff & gearbox

  12. Pass127,552 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,552 miles
    Test number
    146660283242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDiff seals leaking
    • NoteFront number plate slight damaged

  13. Fail127,551 miles (+7,397)2 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    875590783259
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDiff seals leaking
    • NoteFront number plate slight damaged

  14. Pass120,154 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    256166892218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,920 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    655277991241
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  16. Pass109,920 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,920 miles
    Test number
    729937491261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,993 miles (+10,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    384848090468
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,178 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    650838879255
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass83,588 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    793858088220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass81,277 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    121428387257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,224 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    170418296253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  22. Pass78,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    820628096263
    • 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)

Questions about R211 ECT

Does R211 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 ECT expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 ECT?
The MOT on R211 ECT expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 ECT done?
R211 ECT was recorded at 176,955 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has R211 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 ECT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on R211 ECT 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 R211 ECT find?
R211 ECT passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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