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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T430 BDVMOT history

T430 BDV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
125,709 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T430 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T430 BDV was last recorded at 125,709 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,701 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,709 miles
  • 2023 – 122,789 miles
  • 2022 – 119,326 miles
  • 2021 – 115,029 miles
  • 2020 – 108,544 miles
  • 2019 – 104,957 miles
  • 2018 – 99,232 miles
  • 2017 – 93,846 miles
  • 2016 – 88,181 miles
  • 2015 – 82,339 miles
  • 2014 – 75,256 miles
  • 2013 – 69,990 miles
  • 2012 – 63,157 miles
  • 2011 – 56,213 miles
  • 2010 – 49,005 miles
  • 2009 – 39,554 miles
  • 2008 – 32,241 miles
  • 2007 – 28,713 miles
  • 2006 – 28,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,709 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,709 miles
    Test number
    792703852007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail125,701 miles (+2,912)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    771294275806
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,789 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    575846487037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail122,779 miles (+3,453)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,779 miles
    Test number
    956336353090
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass119,326 miles (+4,297)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    938975791916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody corrded
  6. Pass115,029 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    763121304485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass108,544 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    103131648838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,534 miles (+3,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    978909371629
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,957 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    216453494675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,743 miles (+5,511)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    225714723346
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass99,232 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    597127031663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    392596732701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,846 miles (+5,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    246249898109
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,181 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    643496100708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Fail88,175 miles (+5,836)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,175 miles
    Test number
    974589542245
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass82,339 miles (+7,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    189573455117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass75,256 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    829228344129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
  18. Fail75,256 miles (+5,266)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    968378644120
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
  19. Pass69,990 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    609911653189
    • NoteExhaust gearbox mounting bracket fractured.
    • NoteRear flexible brake hoses perished.
    • NoteSlight lift in offside lower steering swivel ball joint.
  20. Fail69,989 miles (+6,832)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    145031053112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust gearbox mounting bracket fractured.
    • NoteRear flexible brake hoses perished.
    • NoteSlight lift in offside lower steering swivel ball joint.
  21. Pass63,157 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    785021452110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,213 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    138351661141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,076 miles
    Test number
    807194941133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,075 miles (+7,070)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    299124341179
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass49,005 miles (+9,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    564704850166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,554 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,554 miles
    Test number
    384515639167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,241 miles (+3,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    190194658146
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in tread
  28. Pass28,713 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    330814467129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,194 miles
    Test number
    583956846123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T430 BDV

Does T430 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T430 BDV expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T430 BDV?
The MOT on T430 BDV expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T430 BDV done?
T430 BDV was recorded at 125,709 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 5,292 miles a year.
Has T430 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T430 BDV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T430 BDV 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 T430 BDV find?
T430 BDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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