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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

X20 VMBMOT history

X20 VMB is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

X20 VMB green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2024
Mileage
167,541 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 VMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 VMB was last recorded at 167,541 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 16,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,982 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
16,559 miles
Average per year
9,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,541 miles
  • 2022 – 150,982 miles
  • 2021 – 139,909 miles
  • 2019 – 131,541 miles
  • 2018 – 110,552 miles
  • 2017 – 95,241 miles
  • 2016 – 87,826 miles
  • 2015 – 83,847 miles
  • 2013 – 70,109 miles
  • 2012 – 55,643 miles
  • 2011 – 53,702 miles
  • 2010 – 51,752 miles
  • 2009 – 46,767 miles
  • 2008 – 39,561 miles
  • 2007 – 19,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,541 miles (+16,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,541 miles
    Test number
    158809730641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,982 miles (+11,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    770988319455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,909 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    806752333270
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail139,909 miles (+8,368)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,909 miles
    Test number
    616857315879
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,541 miles (+20,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,541 miles
    Test number
    732792473114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,552 miles (+15,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    761955720408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,241 miles (+7,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,241 miles
    Test number
    744126780182
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass87,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    656377827830
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail87,826 miles (+3,979)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    963969173180
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass83,847 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    151205569273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,791 miles (+5,572)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    361258244917
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass78,219 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    719179015080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail78,219 miles (+8,110)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    987159715057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass70,109 miles (+14,466)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    388899413355
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass55,643 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    759984212359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,619 miles (+1,917)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    888231612313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass53,702 miles (+1,950)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    537369811300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front brake discs worn
    • NoteParking brake pedal has slightly sticking action

  18. Pass51,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    111794020379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,752 miles (+4,985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    850304220336
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass46,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,767 miles
    Test number
    771790509357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail46,767 miles (+7,206)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,767 miles
    Test number
    412716899278
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass39,561 miles (+19,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    333773958251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,861 miles
    Test number
    171047207261
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X20 VMB

Does X20 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X20 VMB expired on 5 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X20 VMB?
The MOT on X20 VMB expired on 5 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X20 VMB done?
X20 VMB was recorded at 167,541 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 9,238 miles a year.
Has X20 VMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 VMB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X20 VMB 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 X20 VMB find?
X20 VMB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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