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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T318 SFLMOT history

T318 SFL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2018 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2018
Mileage
141,180 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2018
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T318 SFL was last recorded at 141,180 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,160 miles · 6 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,180 miles
  • 2017 – 141,160 miles
  • 2015 – 135,738 miles
  • 2014 – 135,469 miles
  • 2013 – 121,685 miles
  • 2012 – 109,688 miles
  • 2011 – 106,645 miles
  • 2010 – 93,968 miles
  • 2009 – 81,131 miles
  • 2008 – 71,064 miles
  • 2007 – 61,566 miles
  • 2006 – 51,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,180 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,180 miles (+20)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,180 miles
    Test number
    252025023636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    715785694028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,160 miles (+5,422)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,160 miles
    Test number
    442663404580
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulbH7 (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)

  4. Pass135,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,738 miles
    Test number
    432653782134
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

  5. Fail135,738 miles (+269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,738 miles
    Test number
    581692274172
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

  6. Fail135,469 miles (+13,784)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,469 miles
    Test number
    725782034396
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass121,685 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    949123463135
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail121,685 miles (+11,997)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    518601253137
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass109,688 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    978559242148
    • 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)

  10. Pass106,645 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    969257821106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,968 miles (+12,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    904367620195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    144915029135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,131 miles (+10,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    212635229169
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  14. Pass71,064 miles (+9,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    410717928175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass61,566 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,566 miles
    Test number
    742396717145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    300102026170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T318 SFL

Does T318 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T318 SFL expired on 5 Jul 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T318 SFL?
The MOT on T318 SFL expired on 5 Jul 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T318 SFL done?
T318 SFL was recorded at 141,180 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has T318 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 SFL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T318 SFL 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 T318 SFL find?
T318 SFL failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; horn not working; nearside front position lamp lens seriously defective missing, and 7 more.

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