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Mercedes-Benz 230

Green · Petrol · 1982 · 2,299 cc

TCP 39MOT history

TCP 39 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 27 Sept 1982. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
102,740 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TCP 39
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
27 Sept 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

TCP 39 was last recorded at 102,740 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,112 miles · 7 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,740 miles
  • 2021 – 102,112 miles
  • 2019 – 101,197 miles
  • 2018 – 100,899 miles
  • 2017 – 100,420 miles
  • 2016 – 100,298 miles
  • 2015 – 99,456 miles
  • 2014 – 98,831 miles
  • 2013 – 98,032 miles
  • 2012 – 97,310 miles
  • 2010 – 97,176 miles
  • 2009 – 96,925 miles
  • 2008 – 96,248 miles
  • 2007 – 95,968 miles
  • 2006 – 95,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,740 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,740 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    936166244906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,112 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,112 miles
    Test number
    654466066182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,197 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,197 miles
    Test number
    606296824982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    606777444689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,899 miles (+479)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    334165926391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,420 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    625650149426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,298 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    214811436341
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Pass99,456 miles (+625)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,456 miles
    Test number
    395660195141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass98,831 miles (+799)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,831 miles
    Test number
    216970594090
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is starting to perish
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass98,032 miles (+722)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    885599903154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is starting to perish

  11. Pass97,310 miles (+35)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    699826612142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail97,275 miles (+99)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    599667902126
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass97,176 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    140659800328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,925 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    553770089200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,248 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    961370348241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,968 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    551772847273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,176 miles
    Test number
    882566286115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TCP 39

What vehicle is registration TCP 39 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TCP 39 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 27 Sept 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TCP 39 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TCP 39 expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TCP 39?
The MOT on TCP 39 expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TCP 39 done?
TCP 39 was recorded at 102,740 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 471 miles a year.
Has TCP 39 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TCP 39 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on TCP 39 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 TCP 39 find?
TCP 39 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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