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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

T16 SOPMOT history

T16 SOP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
191,506 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SOP was last recorded at 191,506 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 6,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2015: 117,975 miles, lower than 189,767 miles on 2 Dec 2015.

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
184,922 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,584 miles
Average per year
11,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,506 miles
  • 2021 – 184,922 miles
  • 2020 – 181,013 miles
  • 2019 – 174,391 miles
  • 2018 – 163,104 miles
  • 2017 – 146,109 miles
  • 2016 – 123,766 miles
  • 2015 – 117,975 miles
  • 2014 – 109,319 miles
  • 2013 – 101,289 miles
  • 2012 – 85,488 miles
  • 2011 – 78,408 miles
  • 2010 – 66,203 miles
  • 2009 – 51,204 miles
  • 2008 – 28,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,506 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both sides rear brake pipes corroded at flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,506 miles (+6,584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    191,506 miles
    Test number
    144523369494
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass184,922 miles (+3,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,922 miles
    Test number
    116471214988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass181,013 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,013 miles
    Test number
    360611647673
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake pipes corroded at flexis
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail180,961 miles (+6,570)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,961 miles
    Test number
    388671276468
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake pipes corroded at flexis
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass174,391 miles (+11,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,391 miles
    Test number
    703048987149
    • AdvisoryDrivers door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryPoor dip beam images headlamps oxidized
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe across rear axle corroded at n/s and o/s flexis
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass163,104 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,104 miles
    Test number
    403411388479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rim slight out off shape
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads hard to see apear low

  7. Fail162,848 miles (+16,739)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,848 miles
    Test number
    986356213355
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass146,109 miles (+22,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    199942506953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,766 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    890771698937
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail123,766 miles (+5,791)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,766 miles
    Test number
    911052781536
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass117,975 miles (-71,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    858325022702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail189,767 miles (+80,448)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,767 miles
    Test number
    558980211942
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass109,319 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    529496414336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,289 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    119100543349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,809 miles (+10,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    317865303017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass85,488 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    278693522040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,408 miles (+12,205)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    519730231193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass66,203 miles (+14,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    490870630139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,204 miles (+22,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    332416279113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,330 miles
    Test number
    182358498084
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail28,330 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,330 miles
    Test number
    673528998029
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T16 SOP

Does T16 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 SOP expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 SOP?
The MOT on T16 SOP expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 SOP done?
T16 SOP was recorded at 191,506 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 11,119 miles a year.
Has T16 SOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SOP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T16 SOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 SOP find?
T16 SOP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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