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Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc

R477 AMAMOT history

R477 AMA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

R477 AMA green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
178,998 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 AMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 AMA was last recorded at 178,998 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,987 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,998 miles
  • 2022 – 178,987 miles
  • 2021 – 178,151 miles
  • 2019 – 176,227 miles
  • 2018 – 173,786 miles
  • 2017 – 169,807 miles
  • 2014 – 168,960 miles
  • 2013 – 167,087 miles
  • 2012 – 159,472 miles
  • 2011 – 147,618 miles
  • 2010 – 136,988 miles
  • 2009 – 111,763 miles
  • 2008 – 95,042 miles
  • 2007 – 86,871 miles
  • 2006 – 85,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,998 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,998 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,998 miles
    Test number
    908231645587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,987 miles (+411)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,987 miles
    Test number
    285626914904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank heat shield insecure.

  3. Pass178,576 miles (+425)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,576 miles
    Test number
    819862061324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ABOVE FUEL TANK

  4. Pass178,151 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    178,151 miles
    Test number
    165085168608
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail178,150 miles (+1,923)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    598152995485
    • DangerousDecat Fitted
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass176,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,227 miles
    Test number
    691633180630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail176,227 miles (+2,441)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,227 miles
    Test number
    177843070506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam is interfering with front fog lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass173,786 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,786 miles
    Test number
    596370614333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,807 miles (+847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    467225720803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass168,960 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    168,960 miles
    Test number
    558594954310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    167,087 miles
    Test number
    466427723234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,087 miles (+7,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,087 miles
    Test number
    888456723267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass159,472 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    159,472 miles
    Test number
    455747282103
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail159,472 miles (+11,854)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,472 miles
    Test number
    636787682131
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass147,618 miles (+10,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    147,618 miles
    Test number
    226253181453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,988 miles (+25,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,988 miles
    Test number
    272903460122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,763 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,763 miles
    Test number
    654920999122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,918 miles (+15,876)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    671658979125
    • DangerousNear side front tyre worn on inner shoulder to canvas
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass95,042 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    542780698148
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail95,006 miles (+8,135)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    401947588134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass86,871 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    240519687006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    131264186466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R477 AMA

Does R477 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R477 AMA expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R477 AMA?
The MOT on R477 AMA expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R477 AMA done?
R477 AMA was recorded at 178,998 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has R477 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 AMA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on R477 AMA 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 R477 AMA find?
R477 AMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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