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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T973 VSGMOT history

T973 VSG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
99,082 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 VSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 VSG was last recorded at 99,082 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,943 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,082 miles
  • 2021 – 95,361 miles
  • 2020 – 92,210 miles
  • 2018 – 88,235 miles
  • 2017 – 80,786 miles
  • 2016 – 71,457 miles
  • 2015 – 63,689 miles
  • 2014 – 56,259 miles
  • 2013 – 48,920 miles
  • 2012 – 47,295 miles
  • 2011 – 43,659 miles
  • 2010 – 41,918 miles
  • 2009 – 39,481 miles
  • 2008 – 37,190 miles
  • 2007 – 34,520 miles
  • 2006 – 31,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear fuel filter has staining around fuel hose no leaking when inspected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,082 miles (+139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    868995897425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail98,943 miles (+3,582)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    938439341729
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced same area as the lower outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,361 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    734699385787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter has staining around fuel hose no leaking when inspected

  4. FailMileage not read6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327725520038
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker weak (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter has staining around fuel hose no leaking when inspected

  5. Pass92,210 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    952776592884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail92,191 miles (+3,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,191 miles
    Test number
    660116917401
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,235 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    870362563163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,786 miles (+9,329)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    755588391737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing also wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre bald no canvas showing when inspected also tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  9. Pass71,457 miles (+7,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,457 miles
    Test number
    420512474959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer door sill corroding,unable to fully inspected as the sill has a plastic cover it

  10. Pass63,689 miles (+7,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    626720259030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged internally damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass56,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    155489874290
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail56,255 miles (+7,335)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    559299474277
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass48,920 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    878634493228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,295 miles (+1,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,295 miles
    Test number
    326289792448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll four tyre valve stems deteriorating

  15. Pass46,143 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    757385522156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,659 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,659 miles
    Test number
    517053221198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass41,918 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    263271540105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    971275939116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail39,481 miles (+2,291)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    210745839463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass37,190 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    490504938185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,520 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    753028637180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    230288736126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 VSG

Does T973 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 VSG expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 VSG?
The MOT on T973 VSG expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 VSG done?
T973 VSG was recorded at 99,082 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has T973 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 VSG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T973 VSG 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 T973 VSG find?
T973 VSG passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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