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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

W562 TLEMOT history

W562 TLE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

W562 TLE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
131,866 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2020
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W562 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W562 TLE was last recorded at 131,866 miles on 28 Jul 2020, 5,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,854 miles · 25 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
5,012 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 131,866 miles
  • 2019 – 126,854 miles
  • 2018 – 122,185 miles
  • 2017 – 116,418 miles
  • 2016 – 111,283 miles
  • 2015 – 104,910 miles
  • 2014 – 97,439 miles
  • 2013 – 92,336 miles
  • 2012 – 86,034 miles
  • 2011 – 79,739 miles
  • 2010 – 72,663 miles
  • 2009 – 63,685 miles
  • 2008 – 53,982 miles
  • 2007 – 45,518 miles
  • 2006 – 37,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer side lights not working
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    290445463708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer side lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    939023337441
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    552920711752
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    319030719748
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower arm front bush

  5. Fail131,866 miles (+5,012)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    138021188994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front lower arm front bush

  6. Pass126,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,854 miles
    Test number
    696206002933
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail126,854 miles (+4,669)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,854 miles
    Test number
    531968685148
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass122,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,185 miles
    Test number
    595093780680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is perished and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,185 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,185 miles
    Test number
    253948231595
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has some excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are worn extremely low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,418 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,418 miles
    Test number
    888718509080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,411 miles (+5,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    983237999511
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass111,283 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,283 miles
    Test number
    625230832968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    916401605273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail104,910 miles (+7,471)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    178361405203
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass97,439 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    185618994100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    667209193120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,336 miles (+6,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    368139893163
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass86,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    895033202268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail86,034 miles (+6,295)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    629171502294
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass79,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    435403991185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail79,739 miles (+7,076)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    726063791151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  22. Pass72,663 miles (+8,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    353711390149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass63,685 miles (+9,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    272230999135
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

  24. Pass53,982 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,982 miles
    Test number
    202692498136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,518 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    271004797469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,344 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    950307386120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres small cracks in side wall

Questions about W562 TLE

Does W562 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W562 TLE expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W562 TLE?
The MOT on W562 TLE expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W562 TLE done?
W562 TLE was recorded at 131,866 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2020, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has W562 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W562 TLE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on W562 TLE 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 W562 TLE find?
W562 TLE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split; nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge, and 3 more.

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