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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T688 SPBMOT history

T688 SPB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,184 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 SPB was last recorded at 101,184 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 1,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,157 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,027 miles
Average per year
3,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,184 miles
  • 2021 – 100,157 miles
  • 2020 – 98,839 miles
  • 2019 – 97,189 miles
  • 2018 – 93,223 miles
  • 2017 – 89,745 miles
  • 2016 – 86,139 miles
  • 2015 – 84,079 miles
  • 2014 – 80,752 miles
  • 2013 – 77,825 miles
  • 2012 – 75,301 miles
  • 2011 – 73,117 miles
  • 2010 – 70,326 miles
  • 2009 – 65,932 miles
  • 2008 – 61,932 miles
  • 2007 – 58,190 miles
  • 2006 – 53,430 miles
  • 2005 – 48,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,184 miles (+1,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    202032809705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass100,157 miles (+1,318)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    793395595731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,839 miles (+1,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    540512919255
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,189 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    435362377491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,164 miles (+3,941)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    698543240764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    775078744553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,223 miles (+3,478)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    620583952800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,745 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    726706761231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,139 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,139 miles
    Test number
    784919727231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail86,077 miles (+1,998)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    267981169490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    833906168499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe slightly corroded

  12. Fail84,079 miles (+3,327)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    199976551121
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe slightly corroded

  13. Pass80,752 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,752 miles
    Test number
    905290894268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail80,680 miles (+2,855)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    996390984212
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass77,825 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    317360283221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,301 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    437818872246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,117 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    395503481499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    383245580260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,326 miles (+4,394)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    623065680259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteWiper blade just clears screen

  20. Pass65,932 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    940759379203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,932 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    150248988292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,907 miles (+3,717)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    243703588273
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass58,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    302303887402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,190 miles (+4,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    903393687217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass53,430 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    182501696279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,142 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    343277585280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s door mirror cracked

Questions about T688 SPB

Does T688 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T688 SPB expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T688 SPB?
The MOT on T688 SPB expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T688 SPB done?
T688 SPB was recorded at 101,184 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
Has T688 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 SPB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T688 SPB 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 T688 SPB find?
T688 SPB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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