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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

T23 BCNMOT history

T23 BCN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2022
Mileage
188,407 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 BCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T23 BCN was last recorded at 188,407 miles on 23 Jun 2022, 7,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,789 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,618 miles
Average per year
8,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,407 miles
  • 2021 – 180,789 miles
  • 2020 – 177,481 miles
  • 2019 – 172,409 miles
  • 2018 – 166,854 miles
  • 2017 – 164,425 miles
  • 2016 – 159,392 miles
  • 2015 – 150,665 miles
  • 2014 – 144,924 miles
  • 2013 – 136,144 miles
  • 2012 – 120,925 miles
  • 2011 – 106,589 miles
  • 2010 – 92,659 miles
  • 2009 – 81,114 miles
  • 2008 – 68,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,407 miles
  • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front abs sensor wire cut (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box missing

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,407 miles (+7,618)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,407 miles
    Test number
    210120939458
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault offside front abs sensor wire cut (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box missing

  2. Pass180,789 miles (+3,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,789 miles
    Test number
    231692210116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,481 miles (+5,072)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    177,481 miles
    Test number
    938351351299
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass172,409 miles (+5,555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,409 miles
    Test number
    778655424837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,854 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,854 miles
    Test number
    357627564326
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail166,850 miles (+2,425)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    504006499032
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass164,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,425 miles
    Test number
    454426132740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail164,425 miles (+5,033)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,425 miles
    Test number
    506750618895
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass159,392 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,392 miles
    Test number
    324973559690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,665 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    258381815447
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass150,665 miles (+5,741)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    338441115156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass144,924 miles (+8,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,924 miles
    Test number
    519879404199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass136,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    658275493061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail136,144 miles (+15,219)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    375874493048
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail120,925 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    106963192427
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteJudder rear brakes - discs corroded

  16. Pass120,925 miles (+14,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    636813692039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteJudder rear brakes - discs corroded

  17. Pass106,589 miles (+13,930)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    679014491005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,659 miles (+11,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    463438380009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass81,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    151556489071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,114 miles (+12,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    191622289426
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass68,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    250485098014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T23 BCN

Does T23 BCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 BCN expired on 23 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 BCN?
The MOT on T23 BCN expired on 23 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 BCN done?
T23 BCN was recorded at 188,407 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2022, an average of 8,459 miles a year.
Has T23 BCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 BCN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T23 BCN 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 T23 BCN find?
T23 BCN failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar missing; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault offside front abs sensor wire cut; exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified, and 10 more.

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