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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

V38 OAXMOT history

V38 OAX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

V38 OAX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2025
Mileage
91,054 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 OAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 OAX was last recorded at 91,054 miles on 4 May 2024, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,930 miles · 7 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,054 miles
  • 2023 – 90,930 miles
  • 2021 – 87,810 miles
  • 2019 – 86,927 miles
  • 2018 – 86,927 miles
  • 2017 – 86,926 miles
  • 2016 – 86,926 miles
  • 2015 – 86,754 miles
  • 2014 – 85,379 miles
  • 2013 – 84,065 miles
  • 2012 – 82,824 miles
  • 2011 – 80,606 miles
  • 2010 – 78,233 miles
  • 2009 – 74,024 miles
  • 2008 – 68,792 miles
  • 2007 – 64,279 miles
  • 2006 – 62,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,054 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    462099679385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,054 miles (+124)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    875246269850
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,930 miles (+3,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    517725907384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,810 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    359365372997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    216073845363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,927 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    352121640000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass86,927 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    595360892393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    732205568457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    300998575923
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to off side outer sill

  10. Fail86,926 miles (+172)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,926 miles
    Test number
    254498475842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to off side outer sill

  11. Pass86,754 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,754 miles
    Test number
    108544695026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,379 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    575342124126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,065 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,065 miles
    Test number
    926129243200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has chunk off the side wall unable to tell how close to the core.

  14. Fail84,059 miles (+1,235)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,059 miles
    Test number
    857948443224
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has chunk off the side wall unable to tell how close to the core.

  15. Pass82,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    929688442279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,824 miles (+2,218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    695103142238
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass80,606 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,606 miles
    Test number
    726050501219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,233 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    393329740118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,024 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    102057349485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,792 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    103126668492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,279 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    242572477015
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass64,279 miles (+1,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    611402877055
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass62,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    441388536156
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V38 OAX

Does V38 OAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 OAX expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 OAX?
The MOT on V38 OAX expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 OAX done?
V38 OAX was recorded at 91,054 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 1,566 miles a year.
Has V38 OAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 OAX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V38 OAX 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 V38 OAX find?
V38 OAX passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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