Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
S23 BBAMOT history
S23 BBA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 145,520 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 BBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 BBA was last recorded at 145,520 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 144,351 miles · 24 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,169 miles
- Average per year
- 7,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,520 miles
- 2020 – 144,351 miles
- 2019 – 134,231 miles
- 2018 – 125,446 miles
- 2017 – 111,029 miles
- 2016 – 93,042 miles
- 2015 – 84,478 miles
- 2014 – 81,066 miles
- 2013 – 73,699 miles
- 2012 – 65,490 miles
- 2011 – 59,243 miles
- 2010 – 49,986 miles
- 2009 – 41,526 miles
- 2008 – 32,557 miles
- 2007 – 28,760 miles
- 2006 – 22,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Hand Brake does Not Hold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,520 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,520 miles
- Test number
- 850941434316
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,520 miles (+1,169)2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,520 miles
- Test number
- 792471032168
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 1/4 panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,351 miles (+10,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,351 miles
- Test number
- 527106960789
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
Pass134,231 miles (+8,785)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,231 miles
- Test number
- 200932807209
- DangerousOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both siede (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,446 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 125,446 miles
- Test number
- 749131930799
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand Brake does Not Hold
Fail125,436 miles (+14,407)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,436 miles
- Test number
- 893959721692
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand Brake does Not Hold
Pass111,029 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,029 miles
- Test number
- 741852321793
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail111,024 miles (+31)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,024 miles
- Test number
- 631016509313
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting bracket broken
Fail110,993 miles (+17,951)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,993 miles
- Test number
- 766735500173
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting bracket broken
Pass93,042 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 93,042 miles
- Test number
- 957899398764
- AdvisoryNSF tyre slightly worn.
Fail93,042 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,042 miles
- Test number
- 390410669316
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNSF tyre slightly worn.
Fail93,042 miles (+8,564)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,042 miles
- Test number
- 486344715462
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear moumting (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass84,478 miles (+3,412)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,478 miles
- Test number
- 286442415167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 81,066 miles
- Test number
- 299149244150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,056 miles (+7,357)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,056 miles
- Test number
- 718849744109
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail73,699 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,699 miles
- Test number
- 245230403458
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCRACK ON OFFSIDE INNER TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteCUT ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL
Pass73,699 miles (+8,209)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 73,699 miles
- Test number
- 838940403122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCRACK ON OFFSIDE INNER TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteCUT ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL
Pass65,490 miles (+6,247)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,490 miles
- Test number
- 268534092023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail59,243 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,243 miles
- Test number
- 539922801179
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass59,243 miles (+9,257)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,243 miles
- Test number
- 828502601181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,986 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,986 miles
- Test number
- 902834680039
- NoteSMALL CUT ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL TYRE
Fail49,986 miles (+8,460)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,986 miles
- Test number
- 190312480086
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSMALL CUT ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL TYRE
Pass41,526 miles (+8,969)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,526 miles
- Test number
- 824054989043
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteALL FOUR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
Pass32,557 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,557 miles
- Test number
- 133307378463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail32,557 miles (+3,797)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,557 miles
- Test number
- 202495868040
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass28,760 miles (+5,789)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,760 miles
- Test number
- 851580787001
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO SMALL CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL
Pass22,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,971 miles
- Test number
- 950077596004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 BBA
- Does S23 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 BBA expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 BBA?
- The MOT on S23 BBA expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 BBA done?
- S23 BBA was recorded at 145,520 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
- Has S23 BBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 BBA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S23 BBA 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 S23 BBA find?
- S23 BBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust mounting defective, and 10 more.
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