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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T579 SEFMOT history

T579 SEF is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
93,455 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 SEF was last recorded at 93,455 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,548 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,907 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 93,455 miles
  • 2020 – 86,548 miles
  • 2019 – 72,346 miles
  • 2018 – 61,563 miles
  • 2017 – 50,617 miles
  • 2016 – 40,747 miles
  • 2015 – 35,697 miles
  • 2014 – 35,122 miles
  • 2013 – 33,997 miles
  • 2012 – 32,668 miles
  • 2011 – 31,256 miles
  • 2010 – 30,173 miles
  • 2009 – 28,637 miles
  • 2008 – 26,731 miles
  • 2007 – 24,111 miles
  • 2006 – 21,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryWater leaking slightly from water pump

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    153621943569
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leaking slightly from water pump

  2. Fail93,455 miles (+6,907)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    179438372055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leaking slightly from water pump

  3. Pass86,548 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    490580315308
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all front suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  4. Fail86,548 miles (+14,202)1 dangerous2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    670958325843
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all front suspension components
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass72,346 miles (+10,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,346 miles
    Test number
    673868761288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,563 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    318731851447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,561 miles (+10,944)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    729912676458
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,617 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    166905547188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail50,615 miles (+9,868)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    604850463356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass40,747 miles (+5,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,747 miles
    Test number
    806949112565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  11. Pass35,697 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    526487565127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

  12. Fail35,697 miles (+575)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    607847065175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges
    • NoteOsf side repeater lens missing but working ok

  13. Pass35,122 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    805131524168
    • NoteAll coil springs excessively corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre perished

  14. Fail35,122 miles (+1,125)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    649451924152
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll coil springs excessively corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre perished

  15. Pass33,997 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,997 miles
    Test number
    848148563106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,668 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,668 miles
    Test number
    558414462153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass31,256 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    549942871195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,173 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,173 miles
    Test number
    490202670156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    820778869168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,637 miles (+1,906)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    292608469480
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • 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. Pass26,731 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,731 miles
    Test number
    471800878166
    • 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)

  22. Pass24,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,111 miles
    Test number
    334103467188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,111 miles (+2,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,111 miles
    Test number
    791683267186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    883420686148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail21,526 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    672780486103
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T579 SEF

Does T579 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 SEF expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 SEF?
The MOT on T579 SEF expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 SEF done?
T579 SEF was recorded at 93,455 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has T579 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 SEF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T579 SEF 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 T579 SEF find?
T579 SEF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; fuel pipe/s corroded; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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