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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,497 cc

X39 UPJMOT history

X39 UPJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2024.

X39 UPJ white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2025
Mileage
130,532 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X39 UPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X39 UPJ was last recorded at 130,532 miles on 16 Mar 2024, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,012 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,532 miles
  • 2023 – 128,012 miles
  • 2022 – 124,214 miles
  • 2020 – 119,566 miles
  • 2019 – 116,077 miles
  • 2018 – 113,364 miles
  • 2017 – 107,908 miles
  • 2016 – 103,560 miles
  • 2015 – 101,112 miles
  • 2014 – 96,041 miles
  • 2013 – 92,177 miles
  • 2012 – 88,442 miles
  • 2011 – 86,743 miles
  • 2010 – 84,989 miles
  • 2009 – 82,883 miles
  • 2007 – 80,805 miles
  • 2006 – 75,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    505292818253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,532 miles (+2,520)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    182376430976
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,012 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    139462635922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,214 miles (+4,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,214 miles
    Test number
    498438107682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    133955420783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,566 miles (+3,489)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    959800809455
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    399057742640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,077 miles (+2,713)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    597297645589
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,364 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    648655617495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,350 miles (+5,442)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,350 miles
    Test number
    169189334808
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass107,908 miles (+4,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    703608707594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass103,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    770697300221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail103,560 miles (+2,448)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    289211250927
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass101,112 miles (+5,071)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    188524845272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,041 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,041 miles
    Test number
    496328324256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,177 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    196414823275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,442 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    799695012224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,743 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,743 miles
    Test number
    157871541160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,989 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,989 miles
    Test number
    690433230141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,883 miles (+2,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    102010759157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass80,805 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    130669227277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    782729926224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about X39 UPJ

Does X39 UPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X39 UPJ expired on 15 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X39 UPJ?
The MOT on X39 UPJ expired on 15 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X39 UPJ done?
X39 UPJ was recorded at 130,532 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2024, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has X39 UPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X39 UPJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X39 UPJ 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 X39 UPJ find?
X39 UPJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake lining(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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