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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X442 DEPMOT history

X442 DEP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

X442 DEP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
88,477 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X442 DEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X442 DEP was last recorded at 88,477 miles on 30 May 2023, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,488 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
3,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,477 miles
  • 2022 – 87,488 miles
  • 2021 – 82,853 miles
  • 2019 – 76,053 miles
  • 2018 – 74,308 miles
  • 2017 – 72,937 miles
  • 2016 – 67,802 miles
  • 2014 – 62,897 miles
  • 2013 – 59,165 miles
  • 2012 – 52,974 miles
  • 2011 – 49,130 miles
  • 2010 – 45,092 miles
  • 2009 – 41,114 miles
  • 2008 – 36,570 miles
  • 2007 – 35,048 miles
  • 2006 – 30,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,477 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside underseal

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack ram bush has play detected!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,477 miles (+989)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,477 miles
    Test number
    338211970800
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside underseal

  2. Pass87,488 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,488 miles
    Test number
    920235796498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,380 miles (+4,527)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    919352659032
    • DangerousSub-frame likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,853 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    566652194592
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,053 miles (+1,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,053 miles
    Test number
    859112197764
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,308 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    870677604395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,937 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    863729493809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack ram bush has play detected!

  8. Fail72,935 miles (+5,133)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    135060848203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack ram bush has play detected!
    • 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)

  9. Pass67,802 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    495215682240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,897 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    728435274279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    526130063208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,162 miles (+1,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    496530963229
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,296 miles (+4,322)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    166595433419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass52,974 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    909884232030
    • NoteSill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

  15. Fail52,974 miles (+3,844)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    346822932065
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

  16. Pass49,130 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    727945631075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,092 miles (+3,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    472812930017
    • NoteUnable to inspect inner wings, outer sills and chassis due to plastic covers.

  18. Pass41,114 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    910293239073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,570 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    712695448064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,048 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    652580507262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,965 miles
    Test number
    954732906292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X442 DEP

Does X442 DEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X442 DEP expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X442 DEP?
The MOT on X442 DEP expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X442 DEP done?
X442 DEP was recorded at 88,477 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 3,412 miles a year.
Has X442 DEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X442 DEP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X442 DEP 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 X442 DEP find?
X442 DEP failed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured, and 3 more.

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