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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S81 CGPMOT history

S81 CGP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 39,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2022.

S81 CGP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
39,433 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 CGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
14 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 CGP was last recorded at 39,433 miles on 14 May 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2013: 31,000 miles, lower than 32,286 miles on 28 Oct 2011.

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
39,409 miles · 6 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 39,433 miles
  • 2020 – 39,409 miles
  • 2018 – 33,199 miles
  • 2013 – 31,000 miles
  • 2011 – 32,286 miles
  • 2010 – 26,606 miles
  • 2009 – 20,365 miles
  • 2007 – 16,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,433 miles
  • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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 Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,433 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,433 miles
    Test number
    321657998664
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass39,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    158193345740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust

  3. Fail39,409 miles3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    989270903674
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184678559083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327107717425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass33,199 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,199 miles
    Test number
    529929785466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding

  7. Pass31,000 miles (-1,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,000 miles
    Test number
    356826543314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,286 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,286 miles
    Test number
    755841801319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,283 miles (+5,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,283 miles
    Test number
    856000201361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass26,606 miles (+205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,606 miles
    Test number
    873980030378
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyres getting low

  11. Fail26,401 miles (+6,036)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,401 miles
    Test number
    313218900380
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spoungy
    • NoteFront bumper damaged and adrift
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside front tyres getting low

  12. Fail20,365 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    471265379147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  13. Pass20,365 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    541165579155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,590 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    403404937468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail14,722 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,722 miles
    Test number
    172271437408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

  16. Pass14,722 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,722 miles
    Test number
    244191637016
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Questions about S81 CGP

Does S81 CGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 CGP expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 CGP?
The MOT on S81 CGP expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 CGP done?
S81 CGP was recorded at 39,433 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2022, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has S81 CGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 CGP has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S81 CGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 CGP find?
S81 CGP passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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