Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T303 SPBMOT history
T303 SPB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 110,092 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T303 SPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T303 SPB was last recorded at 110,092 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 7,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,933 miles · 16 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,159 miles
- Average per year
- 3,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 110,092 miles
- 2023 – 102,933 miles
- 2022 – 93,656 miles
- 2020 – 93,586 miles
- 2019 – 91,786 miles
- 2018 – 89,391 miles
- 2017 – 85,778 miles
- 2016 – 81,930 miles
- 2015 – 77,841 miles
- 2014 – 73,694 miles
- 2013 – 70,115 miles
- 2012 – 66,038 miles
- 2011 – 61,598 miles
- 2010 – 56,308 miles
- 2009 – 52,607 miles
- 2008 – 48,946 miles
- 2007 – 43,834 miles
- 2006 – 39,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,092 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outers
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,092 miles (+7,159)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,092 miles
- Test number
- 764944786304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,933 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,933 miles
- Test number
- 823331909206
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail102,933 miles (+9,277)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,933 miles
- Test number
- 251254999828
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers from screen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass93,656 miles (+70)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,656 miles
- Test number
- 861874153115
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass93,586 miles (+34)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 93,586 miles
- Test number
- 850732847589
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail93,552 miles (+1,766)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,552 miles
- Test number
- 894278688574
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper parking in incorrect position (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,786 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 91,786 miles
- Test number
- 993123136157
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blade appears stiff in operation - function not impaired - parks on the wrong side?
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch inner splash shield partially insecure
Fail91,780 miles (+2,389)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,780 miles
- Test number
- 911279897429
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blade appears stiff in operation - function not impaired - parks on the wrong side?
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch inner splash shield partially insecure
Pass89,391 miles (+3,613)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,391 miles
- Test number
- 906711627030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,778 miles (+3,848)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,778 miles
- Test number
- 803545332201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,930 miles (+4,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 81,930 miles
- Test number
- 206905143295
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,841 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,841 miles
- Test number
- 876011275049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,694 miles (+3,579)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,694 miles
- Test number
- 158911574447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,115 miles (+4,077)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,115 miles
- Test number
- 395851873089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass66,038 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 66,038 miles
- Test number
- 268366772065
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass61,598 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,598 miles
- Test number
- 149566461402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,514 miles (+5,206)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,514 miles
- Test number
- 576253161013
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,308 miles (+3,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,308 miles
- Test number
- 980168560003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,607 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,607 miles
- Test number
- 944841369077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,946 miles (+5,112)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 48,946 miles
- Test number
- 464119378054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,834 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,834 miles
- Test number
- 623461867009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 39,309 miles
- Test number
- 424185176040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T303 SPB
- Does T303 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T303 SPB expired on 15 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T303 SPB?
- The MOT on T303 SPB expired on 15 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T303 SPB done?
- T303 SPB was recorded at 110,092 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
- Has T303 SPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T303 SPB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T303 SPB 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 T303 SPB find?
- T303 SPB passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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