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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X741 HVVMOT history

X741 HVV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

X741 HVV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
128,435 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 HVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 HVV was last recorded at 128,435 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2009: 98,664 miles, lower than 143,872 miles on 14 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,430 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,435 miles
  • 2021 – 119,725 miles
  • 2020 – 117,078 miles
  • 2014 – 116,699 miles
  • 2013 – 116,693 miles
  • 2011 – 114,656 miles
  • 2010 – 104,372 miles
  • 2009 – 98,755 miles
  • 2008 – 137,325 miles
  • 2007 – 129,919 miles
  • 2006 – 121,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,435 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,435 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    352179247950
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,430 miles (+8,705)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    413469389913
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,725 miles (+2,647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    778582258291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,078 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    516337977349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,699 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    148559114259
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty,n/s door mirror damaged.

  6. Fail116,698 miles (+5)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    365041414280
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty,n/s door mirror damaged.

  7. Pass116,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    398893913496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail116,693 miles (+2,037)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,693 miles
    Test number
    438845663166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake lever sticking on

  9. Pass114,656 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    458647341475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,372 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    104,372 miles
    Test number
    830210350370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,755 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    923339169212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,664 miles (-45,208)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    321256769436
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass143,872 miles (+6,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    143,872 miles
    Test number
    161165049065
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass137,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    137,325 miles
    Test number
    432086658062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,325 miles (+7,406)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,325 miles
    Test number
    710011058009
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass129,919 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    434054457084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    121,114 miles
    Test number
    733105036066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 HVV

Does X741 HVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 HVV expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 HVV?
The MOT on X741 HVV expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 HVV done?
X741 HVV was recorded at 128,435 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 458 miles a year.
Has X741 HVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 HVV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X741 HVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X741 HVV find?
X741 HVV passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 9 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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