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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T970 GVVMOT history

T970 GVV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
144,835 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 GVV
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 GVV was last recorded at 144,835 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,499 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,336 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,835 miles
  • 2020 – 142,499 miles
  • 2019 – 138,433 miles
  • 2018 – 135,553 miles
  • 2017 – 130,995 miles
  • 2016 – 126,712 miles
  • 2015 – 118,907 miles
  • 2014 – 108,721 miles
  • 2013 – 97,362 miles
  • 2012 – 87,443 miles
  • 2011 – 76,653 miles
  • 2010 – 65,160 miles
  • 2009 – 63,932 miles
  • 2008 – 62,137 miles
  • 2007 – 57,833 miles
  • 2006 – 53,257 miles
  • 2005 – 48,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,835 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,835 miles (+2,336)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    289337942296
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,499 miles (+4,066)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,499 miles
    Test number
    609541796283
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s floor slightly corroded not near suspension or seat mounting

  3. Pass138,433 miles (+2,880)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,433 miles
    Test number
    166178461053
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    358025912214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail135,553 miles (+4,558)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    524310474938
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,995 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    878701962853
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass126,712 miles (+7,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    212216405708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass118,907 miles (+10,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,907 miles
    Test number
    418550565104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,721 miles (+11,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    557533764115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,362 miles (+9,919)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,362 miles
    Test number
    285956353158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,443 miles (+10,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    979954962118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass76,653 miles (+11,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    276863351487
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass65,160 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    341129460154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,932 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    271797169498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,137 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    802455068125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,833 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,833 miles
    Test number
    174505667177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,257 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,257 miles
    Test number
    241177966122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    932696675146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 GVV

Does T970 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 GVV expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 GVV?
The MOT on T970 GVV expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 GVV done?
T970 GVV was recorded at 144,835 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has T970 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 GVV has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T970 GVV 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 T970 GVV find?
T970 GVV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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