
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T972 FUMMOT history
T972 FUM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 152,637 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T972 FUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T972 FUM was last recorded at 152,637 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 151,827 miles · 8 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 810 miles
- Average per year
- 3,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 152,637 miles
- 2022 – 151,827 miles
- 2021 – 151,010 miles
- 2020 – 150,118 miles
- 2019 – 148,487 miles
- 2018 – 146,695 miles
- 2017 – 144,581 miles
- 2016 – 142,894 miles
- 2015 – 141,458 miles
- 2014 – 139,984 miles
- 2013 – 135,736 miles
- 2012 – 130,907 miles
- 2011 – 125,305 miles
- 2010 – 119,894 miles
- 2009 – 114,094 miles
- 2008 – 108,497 miles
- 2007 – 103,378 miles
- 2006 – 100,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,637 miles (+810)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 152,637 miles
- Test number
- 389472169553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass151,827 miles (+817)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 151,827 miles
- Test number
- 283803519506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,010 miles (+892)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,010 miles
- Test number
- 144636375315
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass150,118 miles (+1,631)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 150,118 miles
- Test number
- 969359701274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,487 miles (+1,792)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 148,487 miles
- Test number
- 553417215311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySmall cracks in offside front tyre
Pass146,695 miles (+2,114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 146,695 miles
- Test number
- 863746593171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,581 miles (+1,687)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 144,581 miles
- Test number
- 716075627252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,894 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 142,894 miles
- Test number
- 413837080907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,860 miles (+1,402)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,860 miles
- Test number
- 875587389792
- FailureCentral Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel pipe damaged in the o/s/r wheel arch area (7.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint dust cover excessively damaged (2.4.G.2)
Pass141,458 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 141,458 miles
- Test number
- 545215828914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass139,984 miles (+4,248)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 139,984 miles
- Test number
- 178212514324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,736 miles (+4,829)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 135,736 miles
- Test number
- 737563213360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,907 miles (+5,602)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 130,907 miles
- Test number
- 255562512300
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,305 miles (+5,411)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 125,305 miles
- Test number
- 457241011438
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass119,894 miles (+5,800)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 119,894 miles
- Test number
- 323981620378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass114,094 miles (+5,597)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 114,094 miles
- Test number
- 963039929343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass108,497 miles (+5,119)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 108,497 miles
- Test number
- 644142238398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front wheel arch corroded.
Pass103,378 miles (+2,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 103,378 miles
- Test number
- 431042137403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass100,437 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 100,437 miles
- Test number
- 423069236359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront to Rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
Questions about T972 FUM
- Does T972 FUM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T972 FUM expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T972 FUM?
- The MOT on T972 FUM expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T972 FUM done?
- T972 FUM was recorded at 152,637 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
- Has T972 FUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T972 FUM has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on T972 FUM 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 T972 FUM find?
- T972 FUM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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