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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T314 CSSMOT history

T314 CSS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
108,307 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T314 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T314 CSS was last recorded at 108,307 miles on 26 May 2022, 1,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,522 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,785 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,307 miles
  • 2021 – 106,522 miles
  • 2020 – 105,086 miles
  • 2017 – 104,831 miles
  • 2016 – 104,639 miles
  • 2015 – 103,541 miles
  • 2012 – 100,641 miles
  • 2011 – 94,274 miles
  • 2010 – 93,937 miles
  • 2009 – 68,976 miles
  • 2007 – 59,629 miles
  • 2006 – 44,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,307 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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,307 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    184284406830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,522 miles (+31)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    135241044875
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Fail106,491 miles (+1,405)20 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    466483346518
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition CENTRE SECTION OF SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROD JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROD JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIDLE CO % ONLY JUST ACHIEVED IN FULL EMISSION TEST DURING THE LAST FEW SECONDS OF TEST
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
    • AdvisoryPOSSIBLE AFTER CATALYSER OXYGEN SENSORS HAVE BEEN REMOVED
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS, BRAKE PIPES AND HYDRAULIC PIPES
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID

  4. Pass105,086 miles (+255)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    705796851701
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    951545220979
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail104,831 miles (+192)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    665240726734
    • Repaired at testDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass104,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    530787914451
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail104,639 miles (+1,098)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    257906650750
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass103,541 miles (+2,900)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    187198465496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass100,641 miles (+6,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    306371852223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass94,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    608285711239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail94,274 miles (+337)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    637455711290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass93,937 miles (+24,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,937 miles
    Test number
    173925300226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass68,976 miles (+9,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    112690419425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass59,629 miles (+15,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,629 miles
    Test number
    841035747360
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  16. Pass44,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    270903186082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T314 CSS

Does T314 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T314 CSS expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T314 CSS?
The MOT on T314 CSS expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T314 CSS done?
T314 CSS was recorded at 108,307 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has T314 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T314 CSS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T314 CSS 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 T314 CSS find?
T314 CSS passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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