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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T978 WHTMOT history

T978 WHT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
102,021 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 WHT
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T978 WHT was last recorded at 102,021 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 2,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,817 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,204 miles
Average per year
4,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,021 miles
  • 2022 – 99,817 miles
  • 2021 – 96,354 miles
  • 2020 – 93,443 miles
  • 2019 – 90,973 miles
  • 2018 – 86,009 miles
  • 2017 – 81,019 miles
  • 2016 – 79,263 miles
  • 2015 – 77,172 miles
  • 2014 – 74,135 miles
  • 2012 – 71,371 miles
  • 2009 – 56,782 miles
  • 2008 – 45,023 miles
  • 2006 – 35,099 miles
  • 2005 – 28,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,021 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury multiple locations (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion underside vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All 4 coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,021 miles (+2,204)2 dangerous8 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,021 miles
    Test number
    195680021187
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury multiple locations (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,817 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    428974047223
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside vehicle

  3. Fail99,787 miles (+3,433)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    435993403356
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,354 miles (+29)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,354 miles
    Test number
    462724294491
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension shocks corroded/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms, covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail96,325 miles (+2,882)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    676505757525
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension shocks corroded/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms, covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass93,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    261625423706
    • AdvisoryGeneral rearunderside corrosion

  7. Fail93,443 miles (+2,470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    817392526913
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rearunderside corrosion

  8. Pass90,973 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    208963218348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,009 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    720764014968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,019 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    316564311352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail81,010 miles (+1,747)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    766426748365
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass79,263 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    563272815441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,259 miles (+2,087)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    384051190362
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth fornt wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
    • AdvisoryMain metal brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass77,172 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    957050475169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOne centre exhaust hanger missing

  15. Fail77,172 miles (+3,037)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    409690675172
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOne centre exhaust hanger missing

  16. Pass74,135 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    267198624126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    206339172203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,370 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    589249672273
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Fail71,368 miles (+14,586)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    175914842265
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  20. Pass56,782 miles (+11,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    951892819219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  21. Pass45,023 miles (+9,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    141080458076
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,099 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,099 miles
    Test number
    301151946446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    943559275272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 WHT

Does T978 WHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T978 WHT expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T978 WHT?
The MOT on T978 WHT expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T978 WHT done?
T978 WHT was recorded at 102,021 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
Has T978 WHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 WHT has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T978 WHT 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 T978 WHT find?
T978 WHT failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 12 advisories: central rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat, and 19 more.

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