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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T18 GDRMOT history

T18 GDR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 150,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
150,517 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 GDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 GDR was last recorded at 150,517 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2017: 126,703 miles, lower than 169,231 miles on 7 Nov 2016.

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
150,516 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,517 miles
  • 2021 – 144,878 miles
  • 2019 – 140,562 miles
  • 2018 – 126,841 miles
  • 2017 – 126,703 miles
  • 2016 – 169,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,517 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryLower Undertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear of middle section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,517 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,517 miles
    Test number
    675759502811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear of middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,516 miles (+5,638)2 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,516 miles
    Test number
    572255732815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe into flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes leaking above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,878 miles (+4,316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,878 miles
    Test number
    748788927589
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass140,562 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,562 miles
    Test number
    561530666707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass133,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    113667268062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,818 miles (+6,977)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    685495686816
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    274150859814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail126,841 miles (+138)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    155870473408
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail126,703 miles (-42,528)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    985987625265
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rubbers,bushes age cracking,perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rubbers,bushes age cracking,perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and joins and hangers
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger temp repair blow

  10. Pass169,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,231 miles
    Test number
    381904845686
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f track rod end
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/ inner steering arm

  11. Fail169,231 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,231 miles
    Test number
    192618660061
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to cover over tail pipes (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/ inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnable to check n/s/f steering and suspension components due to excessive play in ball joint

Questions about T18 GDR

Does T18 GDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 GDR expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 GDR?
The MOT on T18 GDR expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 GDR done?
T18 GDR was recorded at 150,517 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022.
Has T18 GDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 GDR has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 GDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T18 GDR find?
T18 GDR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively o.s.f and n.s.f lipped; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f worn on edges; lower undertrays fitted, and 8 more.

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