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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T521 NARMOT history

T521 NAR is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,757 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 NAR was last recorded at 114,757 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,273 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,757 miles
  • 2020 – 113,273 miles
  • 2019 – 112,055 miles
  • 2018 – 108,272 miles
  • 2017 – 99,270 miles
  • 2016 – 90,405 miles
  • 2015 – 69,892 miles
  • 2014 – 57,054 miles
  • 2013 – 51,775 miles
  • 2012 – 47,975 miles
  • 2011 – 45,364 miles
  • 2010 – 38,719 miles
  • 2009 – 33,167 miles
  • 2008 – 31,302 miles
  • 2007 – 29,740 miles
  • 2006 – 27,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,757 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front number plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,757 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    193383108091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,273 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    436085555218
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES LIKAGE

  3. Pass112,055 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,055 miles
    Test number
    396076959549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,846 miles (+3,574)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,846 miles
    Test number
    318551100538
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat (rear floor pan excessively corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside both wheel arches corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    591475599109
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail108,272 miles (+9,002)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    906856640020
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass99,270 miles (+125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    737296987767
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail99,145 miles (+8,740)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    531614967242
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass90,405 miles (+20,513)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,405 miles
    Test number
    442776730521
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded around grommet hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail69,892 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    477308462023
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    661538327629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail69,892 miles (+12,838)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    132222871206
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass57,054 miles (+5,279)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    878795354103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteManufacturers plastic side sills, unable to fully inspect.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass51,775 miles (+3,800)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    929280773106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted at manufacture.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass47,975 miles (+2,611)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    227587672176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteManufacturers plastic outer sills fitted, so unable to fully inspect sills.

  16. Pass45,364 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    407341071166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note1, both front brake discs on inner face have partial wear showing. 2, plastic manufacturers sill covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect outer sills.

  17. Fail45,364 miles (+6,645)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    459421071135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Note1, both front brake discs on inner face have partial wear showing. 2, plastic manufacturers sill covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect outer sills.

  18. Pass38,719 miles (+5,552)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,719 miles
    Test number
    811314470146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlastic side sill covers fitted by manufacturer. Unable to fully inspect sills.

  19. Pass33,167 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    872446579165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,302 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    532499978183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,740 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    224649277494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    244700976407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 NAR

Does T521 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 NAR expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 NAR?
The MOT on T521 NAR expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 NAR done?
T521 NAR was recorded at 114,757 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has T521 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 NAR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T521 NAR 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 T521 NAR find?
T521 NAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup.

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