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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

X16 OLDMOT history

X16 OLD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

X16 OLD green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
75,819 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 OLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 OLD was last recorded at 75,819 miles on 5 May 2023, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,743 miles · 18 Feb 2016
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
2,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,819 miles
  • 2016 – 75,743 miles
  • 2014 – 75,092 miles
  • 2013 – 71,465 miles
  • 2012 – 69,783 miles
  • 2011 – 65,167 miles
  • 2010 – 60,602 miles
  • 2009 – 51,149 miles
  • 2008 – 41,880 miles
  • 2007 – 31,640 miles
  • 2006 – 26,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,819 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also noisy slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing view

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,819 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    445509918858
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also noisy slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing view

  2. Fail75,817 miles (+74)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    208885821334
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also noisy slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing view

  3. Pass75,743 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    581664223674
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted/all tyres tread low/rear brake pipes corroded

  4. Pass75,092 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    369764954373
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear axle leaking oil
    • NoteSlight misting of oil under the engine bay

  5. Fail75,092 miles (+3,627)8 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    395693854369
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear axle leaking oil
    • NoteSlight misting of oil under the engine bay

  6. Pass71,465 miles (+134)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,465 miles
    Test number
    628706803330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle is leaking oil
    • NoteSlight misting of oil under the engine bay

  7. Fail71,331 miles (+1,548)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,331 miles
    Test number
    237717583276
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass69,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    416974702310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail69,783 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    628174502393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail69,783 miles (+4,616)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    856714852242
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass65,167 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,167 miles
    Test number
    358534241287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,602 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    342445230498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,491 miles (+9,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    843135120212
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass51,149 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    134192929282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,117 miles (+9,237)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    370854289101
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,880 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    830404488120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,640 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,640 miles
    Test number
    223199947192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    622212026111
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X16 OLD

Does X16 OLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X16 OLD expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X16 OLD?
The MOT on X16 OLD expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X16 OLD done?
X16 OLD was recorded at 75,819 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 2,922 miles a year.
Has X16 OLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 OLD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X16 OLD 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 X16 OLD find?
X16 OLD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front wheel bearing has slight play also noisy slightly; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides, and 2 more.

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