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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T253 ATFMOT history

T253 ATF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 227,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
227,554 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 ATF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 ATF was last recorded at 227,554 miles on 24 May 2024, 7,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2020: 190,480 miles, lower than 198,467 miles on 4 May 2020.

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
220,209 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,345 miles
Average per year
5,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,554 miles
  • 2023 – 220,209 miles
  • 2022 – 211,670 miles
  • 2021 – 204,880 miles
  • 2020 – 190,480 miles
  • 2019 – 190,536 miles
  • 2018 – 180,403 miles
  • 2017 – 171,215 miles
  • 2016 – 163,151 miles
  • 2015 – 155,712 miles
  • 2013 – 151,464 miles
  • 2012 – 148,397 miles
  • 2010 – 144,811 miles
  • 2009 – 137,526 miles
  • 2007 – 132,169 miles
  • 2006 – 122,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,554 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED
  • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

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.

  • Free play in steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,554 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    227,554 miles
    Test number
    606105699918
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  2. Fail227,554 miles1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,554 miles
    Test number
    205476498564
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched HOSE INCOORECTLY LOCATED AND FOULING COILSPRING. REPOSITIONED AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  3. Fail227,554 miles (+7,345)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,554 miles
    Test number
    492112330223
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour OSR AND BOTH SIDE REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass220,209 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    220,209 miles
    Test number
    651454292578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail220,206 miles (+8,536)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,206 miles
    Test number
    248323447319
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass211,670 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    211,670 miles
    Test number
    582765982941
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail211,668 miles (+6,788)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,668 miles
    Test number
    707460280680
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass204,880 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    204,880 miles
    Test number
    869831587423
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail204,819 miles (+14,339)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,819 miles
    Test number
    171662531385
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  10. Pass190,480 miles (-7,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    190,480 miles
    Test number
    711044918667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,467 miles (+7,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,467 miles
    Test number
    305202334877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass190,536 miles (+10,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,536 miles
    Test number
    193589391503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass180,403 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    180,403 miles
    Test number
    699949941808
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering box

  14. Fail180,224 miles (+9,009)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,224 miles
    Test number
    616187865141
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking to filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering box

  15. Pass171,215 miles (+8,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    171,215 miles
    Test number
    834991350356
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler neck return pipe split and showing signs of leakage
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering box

  16. Pass163,151 miles (+7,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,151 miles
    Test number
    383261783810
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass155,712 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    155,712 miles
    Test number
    719691725140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  18. Fail155,712 miles (+4,248)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,712 miles
    Test number
    615583015107
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  19. Pass151,464 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    428607403015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,397 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    148,397 miles
    Test number
    796474602009
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass144,811 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    144,811 miles
    Test number
    560927950395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass137,526 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    910779979066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass132,169 miles (+9,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    620309737346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  24. Pass122,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    822720236105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 ATF

Does T253 ATF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 ATF expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 ATF?
The MOT on T253 ATF expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 ATF done?
T253 ATF was recorded at 227,554 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,806 miles a year.
Has T253 ATF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 ATF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T253 ATF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T253 ATF find?
T253 ATF passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; rear exhaust mounting corroded; slight oil leak.

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