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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 1978 · 2,299 cc

RCR 233MOT history

RCR 233 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 1978. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
138,866 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCR 233
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
21 Mar 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCR 233 was last recorded at 138,866 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 7,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,089 miles · 7 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,777 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,866 miles
  • 2021 – 131,089 miles
  • 2019 – 120,564 miles
  • 2017 – 117,721 miles
  • 2016 – 117,418 miles
  • 2015 – 116,777 miles
  • 2014 – 116,216 miles
  • 2013 – 115,337 miles
  • 2012 – 113,955 miles
  • 2011 – 112,805 miles
  • 2010 – 111,665 miles
  • 2009 – 110,207 miles
  • 2008 – 109,067 miles
  • 2007 – 107,930 miles
  • 2006 – 106,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,866 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    416690792396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,089 miles (+10,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,089 miles
    Test number
    480407035380
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  3. Pass120,564 miles (+2,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,564 miles
    Test number
    489894224158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Pass117,721 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    854844197154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass117,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,418 miles
    Test number
    208680710871
    • 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)

  6. Fail117,418 miles (+641)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,418 miles
    Test number
    534076133419
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  7. Pass116,777 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,777 miles
    Test number
    257065975095
    • 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)

  8. Pass116,216 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,216 miles
    Test number
    266409494091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail116,216 miles (+8)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,216 miles
    Test number
    469679994056
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail116,208 miles (+871)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    538649844065
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass115,337 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    495160453001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,955 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,955 miles
    Test number
    738657442060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,805 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    568407041009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBody holed nsr
    • NoteBody holed osr
    • NotePlay in steering detected at steering wheel

  14. Fail112,805 miles (+1,140)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    176887041444
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBody holed nsr
    • NoteBody holed osr
    • NotePlay in steering detected at steering wheel

  15. Pass111,665 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    430725250064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,207 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    614171269054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,178 miles (+1,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,178 miles
    Test number
    253546459023
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass109,067 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    344701158049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,930 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    107,930 miles
    Test number
    164877857085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    106,185 miles
    Test number
    140215956487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCR 233

What vehicle is registration RCR 233 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCR 233 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 1978. 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 233 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCR 233 expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCR 233?
The MOT on RCR 233 expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCR 233 done?
RCR 233 was recorded at 138,866 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has RCR 233 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCR 233 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on RCR 233 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 RCR 233 find?
RCR 233 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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