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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

RCR 126MOT history

RCR 126 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

RCR 126 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
134,808 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCR 126
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

RCR 126 was last recorded at 134,808 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 5,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2008: 28,489 miles, lower than 28,495 miles on 12 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,741 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,067 miles
Average per year
7,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,808 miles
  • 2022 – 129,741 miles
  • 2021 – 126,659 miles
  • 2020 – 120,908 miles
  • 2019 – 117,392 miles
  • 2018 – 111,620 miles
  • 2017 – 106,219 miles
  • 2016 – 99,165 miles
  • 2015 – 92,425 miles
  • 2014 – 77,236 miles
  • 2012 – 72,501 miles
  • 2011 – 62,427 miles
  • 2010 – 52,451 miles
  • 2009 – 31,922 miles
  • 2008 – 28,489 miles
  • 2007 – 23,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,808 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,808 miles (+5,067)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,808 miles
    Test number
    914952329686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,741 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,741 miles
    Test number
    960166783099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,211 miles (+328)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    533929097252
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,883 miles (+2,224)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    646036043761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch/under tray (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,659 miles (+671)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,659 miles
    Test number
    776739490264
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,988 miles (+5,080)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    974123142588
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (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 edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,908 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,908 miles
    Test number
    442315457393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two inner bush perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,793 miles (+3,401)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,793 miles
    Test number
    131213129809
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of the two inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two inner bush perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,392 miles
    Test number
    234974751855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,392 miles (+5,772)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,392 miles
    Test number
    817860873732
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear and centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass111,620 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    581577767425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass106,219 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    789203540482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,165 miles (+6,740)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    694160399025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Slight corrosion to the rear of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

  14. Pass92,425 miles (+15,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    788495725182
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  15. Pass77,236 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    847200264034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,228 miles (+4,727)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    597743054099
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass72,501 miles (+10,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    697864332310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass62,427 miles (+9,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    318639121394
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,451 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    400379960110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail52,415 miles (+20,493)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    814826560172
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,922 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    392152669184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    210770069431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,875 miles (+3,386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    850050169123
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,489 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,489 miles
    Test number
    443127328257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,495 miles (+4,553)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    793995528249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass23,942 miles (+595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    172302747250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass23,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    811940827266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCR 126

What vehicle is registration RCR 126 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCR 126 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RCR 126 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCR 126 expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCR 126?
The MOT on RCR 126 expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCR 126 done?
RCR 126 was recorded at 134,808 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
Has RCR 126 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCR 126 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on RCR 126 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RCR 126 find?
RCR 126 failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 2 more.

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