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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass152,637 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. Pass144,581 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,581 miles
    Test number
    716075627252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,894 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,894 miles
    Test number
    413837080907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass139,984 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    139,984 miles
    Test number
    178212514324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass125,305 miles (+5,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    125,305 miles
    Test number
    457241011438
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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.
  18. 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)
  19. 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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