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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T79 MGSMOT history

T79 MGS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2021
Mileage
109,729 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 MGS
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 MGS was last recorded at 109,729 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,696 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
3,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,729 miles
  • 2020 – 108,696 miles
  • 2019 – 107,700 miles
  • 2018 – 105,603 miles
  • 2017 – 101,831 miles
  • 2016 – 100,787 miles
  • 2015 – 99,156 miles
  • 2014 – 97,998 miles
  • 2013 – 94,148 miles
  • 2012 – 88,512 miles
  • 2011 – 82,511 miles
  • 2010 – 75,855 miles
  • 2009 – 68,536 miles
  • 2008 – 61,103 miles
  • 2007 – 55,612 miles
  • 2006 – 50,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,729 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,729 miles (+1,033)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    231495485898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    225453168998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,696 miles (+996)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    594089485738
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass107,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,700 miles
    Test number
    396334915647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,700 miles (+2,097)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,700 miles
    Test number
    440815135559
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    914980539279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail105,603 miles (+3,772)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    793752575864
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass101,831 miles (+1,044)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    883178733266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass100,787 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,787 miles
    Test number
    906858668945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,156 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    841133231200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,998 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    988694544274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,148 miles (+5,636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    357557853282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass88,512 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    676436252281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,511 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    278425551294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,855 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    392311250457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,536 miles (+7,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    162632659242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,103 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    283235938287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,101 miles (+5,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    320644538476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass55,612 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    113072537230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    190875716266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    194935716265
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T79 MGS

Does T79 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 MGS expired on 27 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 MGS?
The MOT on T79 MGS expired on 27 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 MGS done?
T79 MGS was recorded at 109,729 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
Has T79 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 MGS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 MGS 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 T79 MGS find?
T79 MGS failed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 major defects: nearside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded.

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