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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T697 MLDMOT history

T697 MLD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
144,688 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T697 MLD was last recorded at 144,688 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,046 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
3,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,688 miles
  • 2022 – 144,046 miles
  • 2021 – 143,502 miles
  • 2020 – 142,812 miles
  • 2019 – 142,333 miles
  • 2018 – 141,721 miles
  • 2017 – 140,674 miles
  • 2016 – 139,411 miles
  • 2015 – 138,537 miles
  • 2014 – 137,397 miles
  • 2013 – 136,192 miles
  • 2012 – 133,655 miles
  • 2011 – 128,826 miles
  • 2010 – 124,632 miles
  • 2009 – 120,601 miles
  • 2008 – 114,094 miles
  • 2007 – 97,488 miles
  • 2006 – 84,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,688 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings are corroded
  • AdvisoryFront slight Play in steering jointsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill and under tray covers are fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,688 miles (+642)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,688 miles
    Test number
    372330303219
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront slight Play in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill and under tray covers are fitted

  2. Pass144,046 miles (+544)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,046 miles
    Test number
    639156205522
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake pad is getting low

  3. Pass143,502 miles (+690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,502 miles
    Test number
    740524079709
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,812 miles (+479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    879869424629
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,333 miles (+612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,333 miles
    Test number
    950288425146
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,721 miles
    Test number
    188831402601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail141,721 miles (+1,047)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,721 miles
    Test number
    916591222755
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass140,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    713718495520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks/splits in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracked in the tread

  9. Fail140,674 miles (+1,263)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    290582052786
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks/splits in the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracked in the tread

  10. Pass139,411 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,411 miles
    Test number
    847437911301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracked
    • AdvisoryRear and side indicaters are slightly dis-coloured

  11. Pass138,537 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,537 miles
    Test number
    172762501546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass137,397 miles (+1,205)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    346480284485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass136,192 miles (+2,537)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    368815093483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front side repeater indicater has condensation
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass133,655 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    316281892457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,826 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,826 miles
    Test number
    266107271273
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside washer jet damaged

  16. Pass128,826 miles (+4,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,826 miles
    Test number
    478787771215
    • NoteNearside washer jet damaged

  17. Pass124,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    432608570225
    • NoteOffside Bottom door trim adrift

  18. Fail124,632 miles (+4,031)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    770408570206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside Bottom door trim adrift

  19. Pass120,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    121994469236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail120,601 miles (+6,507)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    532084869298
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass114,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    953501178074
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail114,094 miles (+16,606)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,094 miles
    Test number
    203621478003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass97,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,488 miles
    Test number
    523244967057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,488 miles (+12,946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,488 miles
    Test number
    962124767017
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass84,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,542 miles
    Test number
    101602276414
    • NoteFront number plate starting to detiorate

Questions about T697 MLD

Does T697 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T697 MLD expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T697 MLD?
The MOT on T697 MLD expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T697 MLD done?
T697 MLD was recorded at 144,688 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 3,417 miles a year.
Has T697 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 MLD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T697 MLD 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 T697 MLD find?
T697 MLD failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; offside front position lamp not working; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 7 more.

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