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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T55 TEPMOT history

T55 TEP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
134,854 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 TEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 TEP was last recorded at 134,854 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 5,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,235 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,619 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,854 miles
  • 2021 – 129,235 miles
  • 2020 – 128,344 miles
  • 2019 – 123,189 miles
  • 2018 – 116,474 miles
  • 2017 – 105,165 miles
  • 2016 – 92,063 miles
  • 2015 – 79,566 miles
  • 2014 – 73,774 miles
  • 2013 – 67,553 miles
  • 2012 – 58,912 miles
  • 2011 – 50,070 miles
  • 2010 – 38,503 miles
  • 2009 – 28,966 miles
  • 2008 – 24,121 miles
  • 2007 – 19,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,854 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,854 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,854 miles
    Test number
    825188867111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,235 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,235 miles
    Test number
    909851724340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,344 miles (+5,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,344 miles
    Test number
    416605234296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,189 miles (+6,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,189 miles
    Test number
    661635887781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,474 miles (+11,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    732680461544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s front wheel outer rim damaged.

  6. Pass105,165 miles (+13,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    993468903243
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass92,063 miles (+12,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    933079834639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    398007649851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,566 miles (+5,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    668848251134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass73,774 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,774 miles
    Test number
    958313624306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNSR wheel sounds slightly rough when rotated

  11. Fail73,774 miles (+6,221)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,774 miles
    Test number
    566092024396
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNSR wheel sounds slightly rough when rotated

  12. Pass67,553 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    715353723363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail67,485 miles (+8,573)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,485 miles
    Test number
    185465013359
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,912 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    348475032336
    • 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)

  15. Fail58,579 miles (+8)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    999714092266
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail58,571 miles (+8,501)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    595319862297
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,070 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    747438511332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,503 miles (+9,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    414823110356
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    261663319355
    • 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)

  20. Fail28,966 miles (+4,845)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    384803819365
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    662358518387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,121 miles (+4,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    750408618375
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass19,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,715 miles
    Test number
    341213227328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 TEP

Does T55 TEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 TEP expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 TEP?
The MOT on T55 TEP expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 TEP done?
T55 TEP was recorded at 134,854 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has T55 TEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 TEP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on T55 TEP 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 T55 TEP find?
T55 TEP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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