Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
R686 UJHMOT history
R686 UJH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 185,420 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 UJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 5 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
R686 UJH was last recorded at 185,420 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 183,882 miles · 19 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,538 miles
- Average per year
- 2,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 185,420 miles
- 2022 – 183,882 miles
- 2021 – 181,235 miles
- 2020 – 180,332 miles
- 2019 – 179,746 miles
- 2018 – 177,463 miles
- 2017 – 174,740 miles
- 2016 – 171,888 miles
- 2015 – 169,853 miles
- 2014 – 166,866 miles
- 2013 – 163,907 miles
- 2012 – 160,403 miles
- 2011 – 157,183 miles
- 2010 – 153,370 miles
- 2009 – 148,324 miles
- 2008 – 144,147 miles
- 2007 – 142,099 miles
- 2006 – 138,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail185,420 miles
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch at end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPoly belt tensioner noisy
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield coming loose
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coil spring corroded all 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail185,420 miles (+1,538)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,420 miles
- Test number
- 872514416345
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch at end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPoly belt tensioner noisy
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield coming loose
Pass183,882 miles (+1,602)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 183,882 miles
- Test number
- 700528373162
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is 12 years old
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral rust to car body
Pass182,280 miles (+1,045)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 182,280 miles
- Test number
- 504314384165
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years olds 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body and to body panels
Pass181,235 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 181,235 miles
- Test number
- 475811843436
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and body panels
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe bushes have slight play
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail181,235 miles (+903)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,235 miles
- Test number
- 272879575590
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and body panels
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe bushes have slight play
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass180,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 180,332 miles
- Test number
- 139963354540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,332 miles (+586)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,332 miles
- Test number
- 849573565082
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass179,746 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 179,746 miles
- Test number
- 424790920081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre on 2mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre on 2mm
- AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking
Fail179,746 miles (+2,283)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,746 miles
- Test number
- 115048426407
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre on 2mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre on 2mm
- AdvisoryRear diff oil seal leaking
Pass177,463 miles (+2,723)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 177,463 miles
- Test number
- 982328539580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass174,740 miles (+2,852)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 174,740 miles
- Test number
- 722629184469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear axle seals leaking diff oil
Pass171,888 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 171,888 miles
- Test number
- 144650402635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,853 miles (+2,987)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 169,853 miles
- Test number
- 388740655093
- NoteAll exhaust mounts are corroded or broken but still support the system
Pass166,866 miles (+2,959)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 166,866 miles
- Test number
- 819400554013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,907 miles (+3,504)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 163,907 miles
- Test number
- 115436513083
- NoteAll brake flexi hoses perishing
- NoteAll coil springs corroding
- NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroding
Fail160,403 miles4 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,403 miles
- Test number
- 449937232032
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrossion started around drivers door.
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished and cracked.
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential.
- NoteSteering lock mechanism deffective.
Pass160,403 miles (+3,220)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 160,403 miles
- Test number
- 779687432056
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrossion started around drivers door.
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished and cracked.
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential.
- NoteSteering lock mechanism deffective.
Pass157,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 157,183 miles
- Test number
- 846524531062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,183 miles (+3,813)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,183 miles
- Test number
- 378143531049
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass153,370 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 153,370 miles
- Test number
- 112103640433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail153,370 miles (+5,046)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,370 miles
- Test number
- 762433340086
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,324 miles (+4,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 148,324 miles
- Test number
- 813499729084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass144,147 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 144,147 miles
- Test number
- 514636848063
- 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)
Pass142,099 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 142,099 miles
- Test number
- 141496937424
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass138,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 138,547 miles
- Test number
- 303080336075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 UJH
- Does R686 UJH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 UJH expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 UJH?
- The MOT on R686 UJH expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 UJH done?
- R686 UJH was recorded at 185,420 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
- Has R686 UJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 UJH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on R686 UJH 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 R686 UJH find?
- R686 UJH failed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch at end of sill; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 6 more.
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