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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T530 HFCMOT history

T530 HFC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
150,986 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T530 HFC was last recorded at 150,986 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 3,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,779 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,207 miles
Average per year
5,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,986 miles
  • 2022 – 147,779 miles
  • 2021 – 143,817 miles
  • 2020 – 140,041 miles
  • 2019 – 138,415 miles
  • 2018 – 137,400 miles
  • 2017 – 136,593 miles
  • 2016 – 128,309 miles
  • 2015 – 120,463 miles
  • 2014 – 112,780 miles
  • 2013 – 102,022 miles
  • 2012 – 88,663 miles
  • 2011 – 88,658 miles
  • 2010 – 83,807 miles
  • 2009 – 78,827 miles
  • 2008 – 76,323 miles
  • 2007 – 71,636 miles
  • 2006 – 60,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,986 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear , above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,986 miles (+3,207)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,986 miles
    Test number
    673359848001
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear , above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass147,779 miles (+3,962)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    762584562108
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,817 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    702070148537
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,815 miles (+55)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,815 miles
    Test number
    365995430673
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,760 miles (+3,719)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,760 miles
    Test number
    434729221958
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,041 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    114092174193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,039 miles (+1,624)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    374329902700
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,415 miles
    Test number
    754273816940
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail138,415 miles (+1,015)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,415 miles
    Test number
    889934925786
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass137,400 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,400 miles
    Test number
    639546790582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,593 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    881999594848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  12. Fail136,590 miles (+8,281)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    808251164421
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  13. Pass128,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    557567787153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail128,309 miles (+7,846)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    935076165037
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass120,463 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    228301035279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail120,446 miles (+7,666)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,446 miles
    Test number
    617850735297
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm tread nearside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass112,780 miles (+10,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,780 miles
    Test number
    366000634495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass102,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    338318723202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,022 miles (+13,359)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    536608623292
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass88,663 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    167816712263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,658 miles
    Test number
    128762641335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,658 miles (+1,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,658 miles
    Test number
    455512041496
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail87,215 miles6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    115472221418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,215 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    189482621029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    644215450058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,804 miles (+4,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    700715850049
    • 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)

  27. Pass78,827 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    511562729066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,323 miles (+4,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    931733328041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass71,636 miles (+11,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    344470417046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,026 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    854230126094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T530 HFC

Does T530 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T530 HFC expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T530 HFC?
The MOT on T530 HFC 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 T530 HFC done?
T530 HFC was recorded at 150,986 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
Has T530 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 HFC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T530 HFC 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 T530 HFC find?
T530 HFC failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear , above fuel tank.; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front oil leaking excessively from engine, and 6 more.

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