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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T252 FFCMOT history

T252 FFC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
144,202 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 FFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 FFC was last recorded at 144,202 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 1,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,478 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,724 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,202 miles
  • 2022 – 142,478 miles
  • 2021 – 138,538 miles
  • 2020 – 132,918 miles
  • 2019 – 126,633 miles
  • 2018 – 120,956 miles
  • 2017 – 115,450 miles
  • 2016 – 109,193 miles
  • 2015 – 100,634 miles
  • 2014 – 93,824 miles
  • 2013 – 88,488 miles
  • 2012 – 84,070 miles
  • 2011 – 78,466 miles
  • 2010 – 72,397 miles
  • 2009 – 65,887 miles
  • 2008 – 59,544 miles
  • 2007 – 53,641 miles
  • 2006 – 45,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak - reqs investigation.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • All diff seals leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Cam cover leaking O/S.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    156497637565
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak - reqs investigation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail144,202 miles (+1,724)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    344291191804
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak - reqs investigation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass142,478 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    881627258816
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge areas under vehicle has surface rust .

  4. Fail142,478 miles (+3,940)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    696222832367
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLarge areas under vehicle has surface rust .

  5. Pass138,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    169408335944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,538 miles (+5,620)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    959817281721
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,918 miles (+6,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    494358335303
    • AdvisoryRear diff driveshaft seals leaking
    • AdvisoryRear chassis persc area rusting.

  8. Pass126,633 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,633 miles
    Test number
    912441533822
    • AdvisoryAll diff seals leaking.
    • AdvisoryCam cover leaking O/S.
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to rust.

  9. Fail126,589 miles (+5,633)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,589 miles
    Test number
    717441944634
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAll diff seals leaking.
    • AdvisoryCam cover leaking O/S.
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to rust.

  10. Pass120,956 miles (+5,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    553887913333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass115,450 miles (+6,257)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    892309531499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged/delaminated

  12. Pass109,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,193 miles
    Test number
    810255915118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail109,191 miles (+8,557)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,191 miles
    Test number
    941066484385
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Fuel hose leaking pipe split under wheel arch (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass100,634 miles (+16)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    199562275451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail100,618 miles (+6,794)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    637130975016
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass93,824 miles (+5,336)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,824 miles
    Test number
    536388774078
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass88,488 miles (+4,418)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    786110273036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass84,070 miles (+5,604)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    546736082029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmear on wipers

  19. Pass78,466 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    145928171055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate

  20. Fail78,466 miles (+6,069)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    697298671070
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate

  21. Pass72,397 miles (+6,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    212545070073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass65,887 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    673016089053
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked. rear reg plate starting to deteriorate.

  23. Fail65,887 miles (+6,343)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,887 miles
    Test number
    794736489034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked. rear reg plate starting to deteriorate.

  24. Pass59,544 miles (+5,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    203351798037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass53,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    772008387060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,641 miles (+7,677)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    791137487070
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to front number plate

  27. Pass45,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,964 miles
    Test number
    123699786430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T252 FFC

Does T252 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 FFC expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 FFC?
The MOT on T252 FFC expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 FFC done?
T252 FFC was recorded at 144,202 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has T252 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 FFC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T252 FFC 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 T252 FFC find?
T252 FFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: engine oil leak - reqs investigation.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose.

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