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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T656 SPBMOT history

T656 SPB is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
130,980 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T656 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T656 SPB was last recorded at 130,980 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 2,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2007: 23,214 miles, lower than 40,234 miles on 15 Nov 2006.
  • 16 Nov 2011: 8,280 miles, lower than 58,423 miles on 19 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,949 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,031 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,980 miles
  • 2021 – 128,949 miles
  • 2020 – 125,910 miles
  • 2019 – 123,846 miles
  • 2018 – 118,986 miles
  • 2017 – 113,025 miles
  • 2016 – 108,357 miles
  • 2015 – 104,416 miles
  • 2014 – 99,511 miles
  • 2013 – 89,820 miles
  • 2012 – 78,353 miles
  • 2011 – 8,280 miles
  • 2010 – 58,423 miles
  • 2009 – 48,655 miles
  • 2008 – 46,196 miles
  • 2007 – 23,214 miles
  • 2006 – 40,234 miles
  • 2005 – 34,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,980 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD TYRE TREAD ON 2.MM 195/65/15/91V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2.MM INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD 195/65/15/91V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,980 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,980 miles
    Test number
    460230283907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,949 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    707402730406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,910 miles (+2,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    183533594933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass123,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    899304616361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,846 miles (+4,860)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    806511425075
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,986 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    783126677562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD TYRE TREAD ON 2.MM 195/65/15/91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2.MM INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD 195/65/15/91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail118,985 miles (+5,960)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    890976090813
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD TYRE TREAD ON 2.MM 195/65/15/91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2.MM INNER TREAD HEAVILY BALD 195/65/15/91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass113,025 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    474400986697
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre worn bald on inneredge

  9. Pass108,357 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,357 miles
    Test number
    893526802186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,416 miles (+4,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    472606178326
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  11. Pass99,511 miles (+9,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    836301354304
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,820 miles (+11,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    899565153351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,353 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    426264322429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass78,353 miles (+70,073)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    815174822301
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass8,280 miles (-50,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    8,280 miles
    Test number
    428710721408
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,423 miles (+9,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    460273120421
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass48,655 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    742799699242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,196 miles (+22,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    722005228372
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass23,214 miles (-17,020)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    754513527308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,234 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    700159316330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,744 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    851114515371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass34,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    930184515301
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T656 SPB

Does T656 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T656 SPB expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T656 SPB?
The MOT on T656 SPB expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T656 SPB done?
T656 SPB was recorded at 130,980 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has T656 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T656 SPB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T656 SPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T656 SPB find?
T656 SPB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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