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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T741 KVRMOT history

T741 KVR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2013 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2013
Mileage
118,638 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2013
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T741 KVR was last recorded at 118,638 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 4,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,890 miles · 23 Aug 2012
Between the last two tests
4,748 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,638 miles
  • 2012 – 113,890 miles
  • 2011 – 105,264 miles
  • 2010 – 98,861 miles
  • 2009 – 92,027 miles
  • 2008 – 83,998 miles
  • 2007 – 75,118 miles
  • 2006 – 67,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,638 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFuel pipe damaged AT FILTER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME INC ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail118,638 miles (+4,748)5 dangerous19 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,638 miles
    Test number
    859320946141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged AT FILTER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME INC ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

  2. Pass113,890 miles (+8,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    337496132404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  3. Pass105,264 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    336161731467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail105,158 miles (+6,297)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    126587821215
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass98,861 miles (+6,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    450149320260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass92,027 miles (+8,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    943776039264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  7. Pass83,998 miles (+161)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    652182538282
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail83,837 miles (+8,719)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    853757028290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass75,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    601032037220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,118 miles (+8,024)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    853552837228
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass67,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    151994896116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T741 KVR

Does T741 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T741 KVR expired on 23 Aug 2013, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T741 KVR?
The MOT on T741 KVR expired on 23 Aug 2013. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T741 KVR done?
T741 KVR was recorded at 118,638 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has T741 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 KVR has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T741 KVR 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 T741 KVR find?
T741 KVR failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 5 dangerous defects, 19 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached, and 26 more.

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