Mercedes C190

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

V23 SDBMOT history

V23 SDB is a blue petrol Mercedes C190 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

V23 SDB blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
145,242 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
C190
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 SDB was last recorded at 145,242 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 2,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,549 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,693 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,242 miles
  • 2021 – 142,549 miles
  • 2020 – 138,103 miles
  • 2019 – 134,352 miles
  • 2018 – 129,322 miles
  • 2017 – 124,081 miles
  • 2016 – 117,247 miles
  • 2015 – 111,661 miles
  • 2014 – 104,224 miles
  • 2013 – 96,504 miles
  • 2012 – 88,752 miles
  • 2011 – 80,916 miles
  • 2010 – 72,351 miles
  • 2009 – 66,366 miles
  • 2008 – 58,086 miles
  • 2007 – 50,779 miles
  • 2006 – 44,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion building up underneath of the vehicle

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,242 miles (+2,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    315941645723
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion building up underneath of the vehicle

  2. Pass142,549 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,549 miles
    Test number
    456920245359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,103 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,103 miles
    Test number
    325555508279
    • AdvisoryOil leak underneath
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass134,352 miles (+5,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,352 miles
    Test number
    989920173547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass129,322 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    573238460657
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,081 miles (+6,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    367395023471
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass117,247 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    396032261277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  8. Fail117,237 miles (+5,576)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,237 miles
    Test number
    662051049786
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass111,661 miles (+7,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,661 miles
    Test number
    452914277535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass104,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,224 miles
    Test number
    529382044210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail104,222 miles (+7,718)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    848872144202
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,504 miles (+7,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    299353833230
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass88,752 miles (+7,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,752 miles
    Test number
    997210332271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass80,916 miles (+8,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    329134731416
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    294834320221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,351 miles (+5,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    663434920236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Fail66,366 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    130278739239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass66,366 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    732238039216
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass58,086 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,086 miles
    Test number
    603228628122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,779 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    470685537153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    920465426123
    • 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)

Questions about V23 SDB

Does V23 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 SDB expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 SDB?
The MOT on V23 SDB expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 SDB done?
V23 SDB was recorded at 145,242 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has V23 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 SDB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on V23 SDB 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 SDB find?
V23 SDB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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