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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

S9 BBHMOT history

S9 BBH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

S9 BBH blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
123,763 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S9 BBH was last recorded at 123,763 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,587 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,763 miles
  • 2022 – 120,898 miles
  • 2021 – 120,163 miles
  • 2020 – 119,446 miles
  • 2019 – 118,017 miles
  • 2018 – 116,426 miles
  • 2017 – 114,990 miles
  • 2016 – 113,133 miles
  • 2015 – 111,297 miles
  • 2014 – 109,380 miles
  • 2013 – 106,001 miles
  • 2012 – 105,952 miles
  • 2011 – 102,902 miles
  • 2010 – 97,273 miles
  • 2009 – 92,875 miles
  • 2008 – 88,372 miles
  • 2007 – 84,142 miles
  • 2006 – 79,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,763 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside outer sill
  • AdvisoryEngine smoking
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront no. plate deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern dull
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low to 2.5mm and badly worn on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside steering arm worn
  • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside front and rear brakes
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear subframe
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,763 miles (+2,176)1 dangerous5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,763 miles
    Test number
    981142445600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside outer sill
    • AdvisoryEngine smoking
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern dull
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low to 2.5mm and badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm worn
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside front and rear brakes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear subframe
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  2. Pass121,587 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    569800124928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,898 miles (+735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    564186237846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,163 miles (+717)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    931544871705
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,446 miles (+1,429)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,446 miles
    Test number
    986826596472
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,017 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    251466591274
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass116,426 miles (+1,436)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    950117094372
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass114,990 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    225534034327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split at one end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass113,133 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    409681906175
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail113,102 miles (+1,805)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    232938660575
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass111,297 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,297 miles
    Test number
    195424455034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,380 miles (+3,379)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,380 miles
    Test number
    448616384011
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWASHERS POOR

  13. Pass106,001 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    876444483099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,952 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    457418822427
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake flexy hoses perishing

  15. Fail105,931 miles (+3,029)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,931 miles
    Test number
    128911912381
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear flexi brake hoses are perished

  16. Pass102,902 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    578911311323
    • NoteFront nearside lower front arm inner bush is perished and split
    • NoteFront nearside tyre is worn and perished
    • NoteFront offside tyre is feathered
    • NoteRear nearside tyre is worn

  17. Fail102,902 miles (+5,629)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    499271611488
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront nearside lower front arm inner bush is perished and split
    • NoteFront nearside tyre is worn and perished
    • NoteFront offside tyre is feathered
    • NoteRear nearside tyre is worn

  18. Pass97,273 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    712595610336
    • NoteCoil light is on
    • NoteFront nearside road wheel is damaged

  19. Fail97,273 miles (+4,398)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    443965410343
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoil light is on

  20. Pass92,875 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    910263719387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,846 miles (+4,474)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    450169009365
    • FailureBrake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner sidewalls are perished and split

  22. Pass88,372 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,372 miles
    Test number
    412286118474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,142 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,142 miles
    Test number
    190034907340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    624728906305
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front track control arm bushhas slight play

  25. Fail79,227 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    862827906347
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front track control arm bush has slight play

Questions about S9 BBH

Does S9 BBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 BBH expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 BBH?
The MOT on S9 BBH expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 BBH done?
S9 BBH was recorded at 123,763 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has S9 BBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BBH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S9 BBH 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 S9 BBH find?
S9 BBH failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front direction indicator not working, and 14 more.

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