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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T65 RMCMOT history

T65 RMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,970 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T65 RMC was last recorded at 128,970 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 4,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,560 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,410 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,970 miles
  • 2023 – 124,560 miles
  • 2022 – 118,816 miles
  • 2021 – 111,759 miles
  • 2020 – 107,649 miles
  • 2019 – 101,254 miles
  • 2018 – 94,127 miles
  • 2017 – 92,225 miles
  • 2016 – 91,481 miles
  • 2015 – 89,360 miles
  • 2014 – 87,268 miles
  • 2013 – 85,544 miles
  • 2012 – 83,749 miles
  • 2011 – 81,732 miles
  • 2010 – 79,369 miles
  • 2009 – 76,407 miles
  • 2008 – 72,262 miles
  • 2007 – 67,825 miles
  • 2006 – 62,131 miles
  • 2005 – 60,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,970 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,970 miles (+4,410)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,970 miles
    Test number
    732588208757
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass124,560 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    811584095834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,816 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,816 miles
    Test number
    249733031097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,815 miles (+7,056)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    533937935078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass111,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    614852372071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,759 miles (+4,110)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    792969726731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass107,649 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    736478505762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,254 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    718732964588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,127 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    224664271794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,225 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    489309152119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,481 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    484304517084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass89,360 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    331919156396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable track rod arm as play (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass87,268 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    276374374249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,544 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    627325373280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,749 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    305064162429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,732 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    159752671218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    673698670213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,367 miles (+2,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    442398570253
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass76,407 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    772745979247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    492670888228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,262 miles (+4,437)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    403500388216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  22. Pass67,825 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    932823187269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,131 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    372862666459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  24. Fail60,408 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    454321075292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass60,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    720301975284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 RMC

Does T65 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T65 RMC expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T65 RMC?
The MOT on T65 RMC expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T65 RMC done?
T65 RMC was recorded at 128,970 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has T65 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 RMC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T65 RMC 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 T65 RMC find?
T65 RMC failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: central exhaust system insecure hangers broken off; front bumper insecure; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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