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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,200 cc

T481 RPBMOT history

T481 RPB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,966 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
129,966 km
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,462 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 RPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 RPB was last recorded at 129,966 km on 24 Oct 2022, 737 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,229 km · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
737 km
Average per year
4,462 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,966 km
  • 2021 – 129,229 km
  • 2020 – 127,297 km
  • 2019 – 125,539 km
  • 2018 – 124,543 km
  • 2012 – 96,872 km
  • 2010 – 77,504 km
  • 2009 – 72,025 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,966 km

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,966 km (+737)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,966 km
    Test number
    180868272677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,229 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,229 km
    Test number
    881070461045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,225 km (+1,928)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,225 km
    Test number
    741707027762
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass127,297 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,297 km
    Test number
    599091985131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,292 km (+1,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,292 km
    Test number
    285174279692
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Pass125,539 km (+996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,539 km
    Test number
    162975113948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,543 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,543 km
    Test number
    847775063131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,543 km1 dangerous4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,543 km
    Test number
    456336170544
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,270 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,270 miles
    Test number
    292440360792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,695 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,695 miles
    Test number
    846068590129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,493 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    403759200138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,362 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    908903004373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    418063503464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,872 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,872 km
    Test number
    237843102398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,872 km4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,872 km
    Test number
    267963002319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail85,100 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    477715901324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass85,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    707895601382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,504 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,504 km
    Test number
    943516800396
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass72,030 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,030 miles
    Test number
    963693409333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvice dash replacement

  20. Fail72,025 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,025 km
    Test number
    410312109414
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T481 RPB

Does T481 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 RPB expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 RPB?
The MOT on T481 RPB expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 RPB done?
T481 RPB was recorded at 129,966 km at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 4,462 km a year.
Has T481 RPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 RPB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T481 RPB 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 T481 RPB find?
T481 RPB passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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