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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T205 JAOMOT history

T205 JAO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
168,338 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 JAO was last recorded at 168,338 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,366 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
7,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,338 miles
  • 2020 – 165,366 miles
  • 2019 – 160,271 miles
  • 2018 – 153,514 miles
  • 2017 – 147,250 miles
  • 2016 – 141,925 miles
  • 2015 – 134,160 miles
  • 2014 – 129,527 miles
  • 2013 – 114,903 miles
  • 2012 – 99,967 miles
  • 2011 – 88,714 miles
  • 2010 – 83,472 miles
  • 2008 – 69,970 miles
  • 2007 – 57,682 miles
  • 2006 – 49,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,338 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,338 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,338 miles
    Test number
    278347779019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,366 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,366 miles
    Test number
    885279493713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,280 miles (+5,009)2 dangerous13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,280 miles
    Test number
    431236938315
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,271 miles
    Test number
    634497165373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,271 miles (+6,757)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,271 miles
    Test number
    578625109489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass153,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    883616607146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,514 miles (+6,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    785377892718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass147,250 miles (+5,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    484016993497
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass141,925 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,925 miles
    Test number
    456599710585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,160 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,160 miles
    Test number
    537228659591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,527 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    279350034249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteN/s/r floor pan corroded

  12. Fail129,527 miles (+204)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    847320834289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteN/s/r floor pan corroded

  13. Fail129,323 miles (+14,420)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    108475494176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil

  14. Pass114,903 miles (+14,936)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    375021413260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDiff leaking oil

  15. Pass99,967 miles (+203)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    986302612265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  16. Fail99,764 miles (+11,050)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    198957902248
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  17. Pass88,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    316180411456
    • 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)

  18. Fail88,714 miles (+5,242)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    567210711204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass83,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    302667390121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail83,472 miles (+13,502)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    930807490107
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,970 miles (+3,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    832239288241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass66,218 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    851589538060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    943413647074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,682 miles (+8,330)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    371278637033
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass49,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    141284736051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T205 JAO

Does T205 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T205 JAO expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T205 JAO?
The MOT on T205 JAO expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T205 JAO done?
T205 JAO was recorded at 168,338 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 7,545 miles a year.
Has T205 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 JAO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T205 JAO 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 T205 JAO find?
T205 JAO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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