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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S96 ROOMOT history

S96 ROO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

S96 ROO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
102,429 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 ROO was last recorded at 102,429 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,756 miles · 11 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
2,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,429 miles
  • 2021 – 99,756 miles
  • 2020 – 97,299 miles
  • 2019 – 96,226 miles
  • 2018 – 87,359 miles
  • 2017 – 85,984 miles
  • 2016 – 81,407 miles
  • 2011 – 80,117 miles
  • 2010 – 76,926 miles
  • 2009 – 70,119 miles
  • 2008 – 64,470 miles
  • 2007 – 60,698 miles
  • 2006 – 55,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,429 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear diff slight leak
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corrosion various

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,429 miles (+2,673)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    378551918698
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear diff slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corrosion various

  2. Pass99,756 miles (+2,457)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,756 miles
    Test number
    508875961454
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  3. Pass97,299 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    469418171298
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail97,295 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    619305780104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,226 miles (+8,867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    360069991344
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel and brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryScreen marked
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering and suspension

  6. Pass87,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    775255419566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,359 miles (+1,375)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    667744188979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,984 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    267050664196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,407 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,407 miles
    Test number
    168352841871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    596594811347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,117 miles (+3,191)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    488284411428
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  12. Fail76,926 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    484773210323
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,926 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    794543010388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,119 miles (+174)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    883961969283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front bottom balljoint slight lift
    • NoteBoth registration plates
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes slight movement and offside slight spliting
    • NoteRear bumper offside adrift
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  15. Fail69,945 miles (+5,475)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    570174759234
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front bottom balljoint slight lift
    • NoteBoth registration plates
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes slight movement and offside slight spliting
    • NoteRear bumper offside adrift
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking

  16. Pass64,470 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    430980438119
    • NoteN/s/r lens is cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is low on tread 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is low on tread 2mm and has two nails in tread

  17. Fail64,470 miles (+3,772)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    451100238109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r lens is cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is low on tread 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is low on tread 2mm and has two nails in tread

  18. Pass60,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,698 miles
    Test number
    330134227117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,698 miles (+4,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,698 miles
    Test number
    280151717178
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass55,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    961083616071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S96 ROO

Does S96 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 ROO expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 ROO?
The MOT on S96 ROO expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 ROO done?
S96 ROO was recorded at 102,429 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 2,816 miles a year.
Has S96 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 ROO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S96 ROO 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 S96 ROO find?
S96 ROO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear rear diff slight leak, and 3 more.

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