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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T331 DLXMOT history

T331 DLX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 215,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
215,694 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 DLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 DLX was last recorded at 215,694 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 8,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,475 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,219 miles
Average per year
7,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 215,694 miles
  • 2022 – 207,475 miles
  • 2021 – 206,200 miles
  • 2020 – 204,273 miles
  • 2019 – 200,600 miles
  • 2018 – 196,208 miles
  • 2017 – 191,345 miles
  • 2016 – 186,261 miles
  • 2015 – 178,845 miles
  • 2014 – 170,687 miles
  • 2013 – 163,443 miles
  • 2012 – 155,854 miles
  • 2011 – 147,238 miles
  • 2010 – 135,241 miles
  • 2009 – 123,454 miles
  • 2008 – 111,476 miles
  • 2007 – 100,545 miles
  • 2006 – 89,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,694 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,694 miles (+8,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    215,694 miles
    Test number
    539474992442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass207,475 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    207,475 miles
    Test number
    197165414796
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail207,474 miles (+1,274)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,474 miles
    Test number
    578803837436
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area 1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass206,200 miles (+1,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    206,200 miles
    Test number
    110719410022
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm both front (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass204,273 miles (+3,673)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    204,273 miles
    Test number
    969449274316
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass200,600 miles (+4,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    200,600 miles
    Test number
    623178713323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,208 miles (+4,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    196,208 miles
    Test number
    250140228107
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass191,345 miles (+5,084)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    191,345 miles
    Test number
    662879619776
    • AdvisoryCentral Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass186,261 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,261 miles
    Test number
    877470946529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail186,245 miles (+7,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,245 miles
    Test number
    147804570365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Fail178,845 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,845 miles
    Test number
    277879335113
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass178,845 miles (+8,158)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    178,845 miles
    Test number
    405969635193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass170,687 miles (+7,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    170,687 miles
    Test number
    347304334164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass163,443 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    163,443 miles
    Test number
    265674343437
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low

  15. Fail163,438 miles (+7,584)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,438 miles
    Test number
    466860443177
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass155,854 miles (+8,616)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    155,854 miles
    Test number
    326905042173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,238 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    706504041133
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail147,234 miles (+11,993)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,234 miles
    Test number
    626883341153
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass135,241 miles (+11,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    270720740195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass123,454 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,454 miles
    Test number
    714237949181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,476 miles (+10,931)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    672176438127
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in near side front steering arm pivot point

  22. Pass100,545 miles (+10,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    472210357153
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass89,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    993685146122
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T331 DLX

Does T331 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T331 DLX expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T331 DLX?
The MOT on T331 DLX expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T331 DLX done?
T331 DLX was recorded at 215,694 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 7,287 miles a year.
Has T331 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 DLX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T331 DLX 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 T331 DLX find?
T331 DLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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