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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T971 HFCMOT history

T971 HFC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2018 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 76,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2018
Mileage
76,858 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2018
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T971 HFC was last recorded at 76,858 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,836 miles · 4 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,858 miles
  • 2017 – 76,836 miles
  • 2014 – 73,698 miles
  • 2008 – 72,699 miles
  • 2007 – 69,515 miles
  • 2006 – 68,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,858 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail76,858 miles (+22)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,858 miles
    Test number
    597852732006
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,836 miles (+3,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    871290443239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  3. Pass73,698 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    229457464054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,699 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    300871878169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  5. Fail72,699 miles (+3,184)4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,699 miles
    Test number
    452201078151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  6. Pass69,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    794121277116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,515 miles (+753)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    550496867183
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  8. Pass68,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,762 miles
    Test number
    420793296097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T971 HFC

Does T971 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T971 HFC expired on 3 Oct 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T971 HFC?
The MOT on T971 HFC expired on 3 Oct 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T971 HFC done?
T971 HFC was recorded at 76,858 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 415 miles a year.
Has T971 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 HFC has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T971 HFC 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 T971 HFC find?
T971 HFC failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake performance unable to be tested; fuel system component leaking, and 10 more.

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