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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

T797 MBAMOT history

T797 MBA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
131,167 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 MBA was last recorded at 131,167 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,167 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,167 miles
  • 2020 – 127,084 miles
  • 2019 – 119,985 miles
  • 2018 – 112,833 miles
  • 2017 – 106,132 miles
  • 2016 – 102,062 miles
  • 2015 – 99,133 miles
  • 2014 – 97,420 miles
  • 2013 – 96,192 miles
  • 2012 – 94,967 miles
  • 2011 – 93,573 miles
  • 2010 – 80,982 miles
  • 2009 – 72,147 miles
  • 2007 – 66,106 miles
  • 2006 – 58,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,167 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass. (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Tank breather. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOver all underside condition corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid on way to minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one showing signs of deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,167 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,167 miles
    Test number
    424038260496
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Tank breather. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged.
    • AdvisoryOver all underside condition corroded.

  2. Fail131,167 miles (+4,083)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,167 miles
    Test number
    475302740361
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in down pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin lowest 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Tank breather. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged.
    • AdvisoryOver all underside condition corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass127,084 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,084 miles
    Test number
    396412980244
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid on way to minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,070 miles (+7,085)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    923240086727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid on way to minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,985 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    468047270947
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail119,985 miles (+7,152)3 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    820313001635
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass112,833 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    772039778866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindsreen damage to lower part off screen

  8. Fail112,833 miles (+6,701)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    704514122949
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindsreen damage to lower part off screen

  9. Pass106,132 miles (+4,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,132 miles
    Test number
    852630981349
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEdge wear on front tyres

  10. Pass102,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    291280816436
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flange corroded.
    • AdvisoryPipe on fuel filter perished.

  11. Fail102,061 miles (+2,928)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    500080891201
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flange corroded.
    • AdvisoryPipe on fuel filter perished.

  12. Pass99,133 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    216657905160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,130 miles (+1,710)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    415411395014
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  14. Pass97,420 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    359424284005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sil covers fitted obscructing veiw

  15. Fail97,420 miles (+1,228)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    196273484431
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sil covers fitted obscructing veiw

  16. Pass96,192 miles (+1,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    137791163448
    • NoteO/s/r floor slightly corroded

  17. Pass94,967 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,967 miles
    Test number
    178125652045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r seats
    • NoteSlight corrosion both sides floor pan by rear jacking points

  18. Fail94,967 miles (+1,394)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,967 miles
    Test number
    907685552058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r seats
    • NoteSlight corrosion both sides floor pan by rear jacking points

  19. Pass93,573 miles (+12,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    507175041082
    • NoteO/s/r floor corroded

  20. Pass80,982 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    821398940033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass72,147 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    503717159053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    222892167083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,106 miles (+7,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    244922067077
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass58,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    472440366022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 MBA

Does T797 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T797 MBA expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T797 MBA?
The MOT on T797 MBA expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T797 MBA done?
T797 MBA was recorded at 131,167 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 4,635 miles a year.
Has T797 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 MBA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T797 MBA 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 T797 MBA find?
T797 MBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass.; fuel hose deteriorated tank breather.; offside rear lamp damaged., and 1 more.

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