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Mercedes-Benz C

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X452 FNVMOT history

X452 FNV is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 245,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

X452 FNV purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
245,171 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 FNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 FNV was last recorded at 245,171 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 101,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,745 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
101,426 miles
Average per year
11,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 245,171 miles
  • 2023 – 143,745 miles
  • 2022 – 141,683 miles
  • 2021 – 136,533 miles
  • 2020 – 130,575 miles
  • 2019 – 125,591 miles
  • 2018 – 118,015 miles
  • 2017 – 109,558 miles
  • 2016 – 102,216 miles
  • 2015 – 95,322 miles
  • 2014 – 89,200 miles
  • 2013 – 82,063 miles
  • 2012 – 74,470 miles
  • 2011 – 67,956 miles
  • 2010 – 63,599 miles
  • 2009 – 58,072 miles
  • 2008 – 53,184 miles
  • 2007 – 48,762 miles
  • 2006 – 42,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is dent
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
  • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine light on dash

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,171 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    245,171 miles
    Test number
    558210063893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is dent
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  2. Fail245,171 miles (+101,426)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,171 miles
    Test number
    348326159614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is dent
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  3. Pass143,745 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,745 miles
    Test number
    515114841589
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail143,745 miles (+2,062)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,745 miles
    Test number
    157482855553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass141,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,683 miles
    Test number
    829640037885
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,683 miles (+5,150)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,683 miles
    Test number
    340413934599
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,533 miles (+5,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,533 miles
    Test number
    922158787542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,575 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    354453241515
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryHeadlights fogged up , image slightly dull
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front and rear anti roll bar links
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  9. Fail130,575 miles (+4,984)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    690154702107
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryHeadlights fogged up , image slightly dull
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front and rear anti roll bar links
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  10. Pass125,591 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    125,591 miles
    Test number
    744274624628
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm bushes both sides
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  11. Fail125,590 miles (+7,575)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    181739718702
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm bushes both sides
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass118,015 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    579340958639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,865 miles (+8,307)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    763280035213
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass109,558 miles (+7,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    537420308529
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass102,216 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    645911937960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,097 miles (+6,775)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,097 miles
    Test number
    166657774692
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass95,322 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    698180955153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,200 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    685921854145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,063 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,063 miles
    Test number
    387572253141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,470 miles (+6,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    877757042180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass67,956 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    919575651101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,599 miles (+5,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,599 miles
    Test number
    653529740179
    • NoteSlight wear to offside inner track rod joint to steering rack. front tyres wearing uneven.

  23. Pass58,072 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    634979429195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,184 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    394948538191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,762 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    401026547157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,857 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    184060646184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,750 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,750 miles
    Test number
    974193436176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X452 FNV

Does X452 FNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X452 FNV expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X452 FNV?
The MOT on X452 FNV expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X452 FNV done?
X452 FNV was recorded at 245,171 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 11,143 miles a year.
Has X452 FNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 FNV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X452 FNV 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 X452 FNV find?
X452 FNV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; nearside front wing is dent, and 4 more.

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