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Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

S72 JNHMOT history

S72 JNH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

S72 JNH blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
148,694 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 JNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 JNH was last recorded at 148,694 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2016: 13,223 miles, lower than 124,488 miles on 26 May 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,914 miles · 10 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
2,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,694 miles
  • 2020 – 147,914 miles
  • 2018 – 144,200 miles
  • 2017 – 142,038 miles
  • 2016 – 132,223 miles
  • 2015 – 124,488 miles
  • 2011 – 122,983 miles
  • 2010 – 121,319 miles
  • 2008 – 120,553 miles
  • 2007 – 114,441 miles
  • 2006 – 101,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,694 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.

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,694 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,694 miles
    Test number
    862362321876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,914 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    116684906193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail147,906 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,906 miles
    Test number
    738034023604
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,200 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    487914851982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,038 miles (+80)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,038 miles
    Test number
    209876528902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill showing signs of visible corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill showing signs of visible corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Fail141,958 miles (+9,735)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,958 miles
    Test number
    772104631261
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced spacing between number and last three letters incorrect (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded by jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply also exposed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill excessively corroded by jacking point (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of sill excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven offside rear brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced spacing between number and last three letters incorrect (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing ON LIMIT of acceptable free play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of sills corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe has slight corrosion at flexible hose union and where clipped above rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe has slight corrosion at flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody underside very corroded particularly inner & lower section of sills, outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

  7. Pass132,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,223 miles
    Test number
    457816434929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,223 miles (-111,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,223 miles
    Test number
    543175153921
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass124,488 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,488 miles
    Test number
    288826245131
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes/chassis rails and jacking points

  10. Fail124,486 miles (+1,503)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,486 miles
    Test number
    457764135196
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes/chassis rails and jacking points
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished heavy

  11. Pass122,983 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    899534191160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail122,983 miles (+1,664)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    289594891159
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,319 miles (+766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    121,319 miles
    Test number
    513141430192
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

  14. Pass120,553 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    140834148335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,441 miles (+12,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    114,441 miles
    Test number
    730397227385
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses slightly perished

  16. Pass101,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    101,920 miles
    Test number
    991300476146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S72 JNH

Does S72 JNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 JNH expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 JNH?
The MOT on S72 JNH expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 JNH done?
S72 JNH was recorded at 148,694 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
Has S72 JNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 JNH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S72 JNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S72 JNH find?
S72 JNH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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