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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

T16 RTHMOT history

T16 RTH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
107,289 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 RTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 RTH was last recorded at 107,289 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 2,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,375 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,914 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,289 miles
  • 2021 – 104,375 miles
  • 2020 – 100,336 miles
  • 2019 – 97,487 miles
  • 2018 – 95,491 miles
  • 2017 – 92,035 miles
  • 2016 – 86,677 miles
  • 2015 – 81,519 miles
  • 2014 – 76,635 miles
  • 2013 – 70,969 miles
  • 2012 – 66,654 miles
  • 2011 – 61,861 miles
  • 2010 – 55,898 miles
  • 2009 – 49,134 miles
  • 2008 – 43,167 miles
  • 2007 – 39,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,289 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,289 miles (+2,914)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,289 miles
    Test number
    874212608606
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,375 miles (+4,039)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,375 miles
    Test number
    444539783256
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,336 miles (+2,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,336 miles
    Test number
    633837087218
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,487 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    937180922775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,403 miles (+1,912)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    542080698075
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,491 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    237823812534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,035 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    966548802538
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass86,677 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    627564904676
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake has less effort

  9. Fail86,638 miles (+5,119)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    623039657117
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass81,519 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    576359315255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,511 miles (+4,876)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    388006715271
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,635 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    726430724230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,611 miles (+5,642)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    467934514276
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass70,969 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    335989613274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,958 miles (+4,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    899187913258
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass66,654 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,654 miles
    Test number
    135714582176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,861 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    335752681118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,853 miles (+5,955)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    295118271152
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass55,898 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    981519670192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,134 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    682760869147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,167 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    362711968142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,353 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    440189557162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on centre tread

  23. Fail39,353 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    264035157410
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on centre tread

Questions about T16 RTH

Does T16 RTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 RTH expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 RTH?
The MOT on T16 RTH expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 RTH done?
T16 RTH was recorded at 107,289 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has T16 RTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 RTH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T16 RTH 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 T16 RTH find?
T16 RTH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm.

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