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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T893 NLKMOT history

T893 NLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2021
Mileage
149,086 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T893 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T893 NLK was last recorded at 149,086 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 17,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,915 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
17,171 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 149,086 miles
  • 2020 – 131,915 miles
  • 2019 – 122,010 miles
  • 2018 – 101,090 miles
  • 2017 – 93,713 miles
  • 2016 – 88,073 miles
  • 2015 – 80,394 miles
  • 2014 – 76,847 miles
  • 2013 – 73,286 miles
  • 2012 – 70,818 miles
  • 2011 – 68,716 miles
  • 2010 – 65,895 miles
  • 2009 – 63,224 miles
  • 2008 – 57,735 miles
  • 2007 – 52,837 miles
  • 2006 – 45,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,086 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Advise o/s/f jacking point corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail149,086 miles (+17,171)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,086 miles
    Test number
    415666246875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass131,915 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    416130200645
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail131,915 miles (+9,905)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    915808817173
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,010 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    598967263706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail121,897 miles (+2,294)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    590509850166
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail119,603 miles (+18,513)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    960381397556
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass101,090 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    368997509028
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc brakes back plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail101,089 miles (+7,376)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    702559851077
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc brakes back plate excessively corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,713 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    230695390931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    720540988289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,073 miles (+7,679)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    713397047524
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass80,394 miles (+3,547)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,394 miles
    Test number
    716971205138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass76,847 miles (+3,561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,847 miles
    Test number
    156000184003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front headlight damaged

  14. Pass73,286 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    148539683096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,266 miles (+2,448)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    156667383032
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass70,818 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    647470292016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,716 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    125729881016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,895 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    672828880063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,882 miles (+2,658)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,882 miles
    Test number
    490435580093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass63,224 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    301519079038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,196 miles (+5,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    122578879445
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass57,735 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    590667288089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,837 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    341697387060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    791831996009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T893 NLK

Does T893 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T893 NLK expired on 1 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T893 NLK?
The MOT on T893 NLK expired on 1 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T893 NLK done?
T893 NLK was recorded at 149,086 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has T893 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T893 NLK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T893 NLK 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 T893 NLK find?
T893 NLK failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside front side repeater not working, and 4 more.

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