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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

V23 MASMOT history

V23 MAS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

V23 MAS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,971 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MAS was last recorded at 105,971 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,539 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,432 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,971 miles
  • 2022 – 103,539 miles
  • 2021 – 101,120 miles
  • 2020 – 98,870 miles
  • 2019 – 94,513 miles
  • 2018 – 93,140 miles
  • 2017 – 89,216 miles
  • 2016 – 82,842 miles
  • 2015 – 80,102 miles
  • 2014 – 76,425 miles
  • 2013 – 72,200 miles
  • 2012 – 67,327 miles
  • 2011 – 63,753 miles
  • 2010 – 60,942 miles
  • 2009 – 57,390 miles
  • 2008 – 51,530 miles
  • 2007 – 45,134 miles
  • 2006 – 40,679 miles
  • 2005 – 28,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    590082415228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail105,971 miles (+2,432)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    691775747230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass103,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,539 miles
    Test number
    525266705303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,539 miles (+2,419)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,539 miles
    Test number
    189705693903
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,120 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    189774233444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,870 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,870 miles
    Test number
    209900427726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail98,773 miles (+4,260)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    769560943412
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass94,513 miles (+1,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    747405230367
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,140 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    140872196109
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge worn

  10. Fail93,054 miles (+3,838)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    463455304475
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge worn

  11. Pass89,216 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    868189622268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,842 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,842 miles
    Test number
    467188795175
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc inner face corroded

  13. Pass80,102 miles (+3,677)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,102 miles
    Test number
    967048065056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

  14. Pass76,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    248170554035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail76,425 miles (+4,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    169500554414
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,200 miles (+4,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    445661663025
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass67,327 miles (+3,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    327888242055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,753 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    847203071033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,721 miles (+2,779)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    625507161001
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass60,942 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    671278260009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,390 miles (+104)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    693985479057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers not clearing the screen very well

  22. Fail57,286 miles (+5,756)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,286 miles
    Test number
    570114369011
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers not clearing the screen very well

  23. Pass51,530 miles (+6,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    251906158041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,134 miles (+4,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    653218267017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass40,679 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,679 miles
    Test number
    144450676296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,486 miles (+12,204)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    303881866225
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  27. Pass28,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,282 miles
    Test number
    790904645206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 MAS

Does V23 MAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 MAS expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 MAS?
The MOT on V23 MAS expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 MAS done?
V23 MAS was recorded at 105,971 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has V23 MAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MAS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V23 MAS 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 V23 MAS find?
V23 MAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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