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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V43 XNHMOT history

V43 XNH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

V43 XNH red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
138,097 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 XNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 XNH was last recorded at 138,097 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,061 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,097 miles
  • 2022 – 137,061 miles
  • 2021 – 135,221 miles
  • 2020 – 132,596 miles
  • 2019 – 128,029 miles
  • 2018 – 123,052 miles
  • 2017 – 122,673 miles
  • 2016 – 118,872 miles
  • 2015 – 114,353 miles
  • 2014 – 108,714 miles
  • 2013 – 102,996 miles
  • 2012 – 96,309 miles
  • 2011 – 90,067 miles
  • 2010 – 82,779 miles
  • 2009 – 75,884 miles
  • 2008 – 71,049 miles
  • 2007 – 66,483 miles
  • 2006 – 62,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion across rear suspension components

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,097 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    624877475295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across rear suspension components

  2. Pass137,061 miles (+1,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    340225365747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on outer tread not repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,221 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    809280714249
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail135,195 miles (+2,599)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,195 miles
    Test number
    311021924122
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak just reaching windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working no fluid from jets [ leaking under bonnet ] (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,596 miles (+4,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,596 miles
    Test number
    969797830730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,029 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,029 miles
    Test number
    719508353667
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  7. Fail128,003 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,003 miles
    Test number
    856651542202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  8. Pass123,052 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,052 miles
    Test number
    439354031356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,673 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    474740350525
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass118,872 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,872 miles
    Test number
    459775775530
    • AdvisoryWiper smearing screen slightly

  11. Pass114,353 miles (+5,639)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    906905105951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  12. Pass108,714 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    949330514323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,996 miles (+6,687)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,996 miles
    Test number
    609947713383
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear coil springs corroded slightly
    • NoteCorrosion starting to come through on front and offside rear wheel arches
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished slightly
    • NoteSlight play found in front wheel bearings

  14. Pass96,309 miles (+6,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    878100712349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  15. Pass90,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    457041311396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail90,067 miles (+7,288)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,067 miles
    Test number
    206061511370
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass82,779 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    664108390298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,884 miles (+4,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    422973719499
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated.

  19. Pass71,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    380890318301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail71,049 miles (+4,566)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,049 miles
    Test number
    114640418395
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass66,483 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    961864207302
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Fail66,483 miles (+3,863)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    612574107386
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass62,620 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    414808516362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about V43 XNH

Does V43 XNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 XNH expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 XNH?
The MOT on V43 XNH expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 XNH done?
V43 XNH was recorded at 138,097 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has V43 XNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 XNH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V43 XNH 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 V43 XNH find?
V43 XNH passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint; surface corrosion across rear suspension components.

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