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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T683 JBWMOT history

T683 JBW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
127,691 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T683 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T683 JBW was last recorded at 127,691 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2015: 121,500 miles, lower than 121,548 miles on 28 Jul 2015.

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
127,207 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,691 miles
  • 2023 – 127,207 miles
  • 2022 – 126,664 miles
  • 2021 – 126,065 miles
  • 2020 – 125,370 miles
  • 2018 – 124,410 miles
  • 2017 – 123,185 miles
  • 2016 – 122,416 miles
  • 2015 – 121,500 miles
  • 2014 – 120,282 miles
  • 2013 – 116,492 miles
  • 2012 – 110,993 miles
  • 2011 – 110,292 miles
  • 2010 – 108,976 miles
  • 2009 – 107,321 miles
  • 2008 – 85,152 miles
  • 2007 – 71,369 miles
  • 2006 – 69,765 miles
  • 2005 – 66,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,691 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,691 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    566450726104
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,691 miles (+484)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    166730308251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,207 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    915914975813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,664 miles (+599)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    330274086113
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,065 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,065 miles
    Test number
    430739686181
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted both sides outer sills

  6. Fail126,065 miles (+695)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,065 miles
    Test number
    646571940381
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted both sides outer sills

  7. Pass125,370 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    244631799043
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail125,370 miles (+960)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,370 miles
    Test number
    764945926136
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,410 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,410 miles
    Test number
    841957330985
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass123,185 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    115551286237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail123,172 miles (+756)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    318263649790
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass122,416 miles (+916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    945626514220
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass121,500 miles (-48)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,500 miles
    Test number
    609530915268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail121,548 miles (+1,266)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,548 miles
    Test number
    447889905282
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass120,282 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,282 miles
    Test number
    996137194023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass116,492 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,492 miles
    Test number
    256586503105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,469 miles (+5,476)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    516365603171
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,993 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,993 miles
    Test number
    906487202169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail110,978 miles (+686)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    899363602121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass110,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    539867121215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,292 miles (+1,316)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    707077421229
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass108,976 miles (+1,655)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,976 miles
    Test number
    320898600466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc(s) has s/worn
    • NoteFront n/plate discolour

  23. Pass107,321 miles (+22,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,321 miles
    Test number
    381164909227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff slight leak

  24. Pass85,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    752660898117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail85,152 miles (+13,783)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    870520598121
    • Repaired at testFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass71,369 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    450568507242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,765 miles
    Test number
    323736106492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,765 miles (+3,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,765 miles
    Test number
    543776406259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass66,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    553261675169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T683 JBW

Does T683 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T683 JBW expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T683 JBW?
The MOT on T683 JBW expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T683 JBW done?
T683 JBW was recorded at 127,691 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has T683 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T683 JBW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T683 JBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T683 JBW find?
T683 JBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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