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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

X8 DRPMOT history

X8 DRP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.

X8 DRP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
99,091 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 DRP was last recorded at 99,091 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,641 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
450 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,091 miles
  • 2022 – 98,641 miles
  • 2021 – 97,695 miles
  • 2020 – 96,586 miles
  • 2019 – 94,866 miles
  • 2018 – 93,302 miles
  • 2017 – 91,111 miles
  • 2016 – 88,792 miles
  • 2015 – 84,827 miles
  • 2014 – 79,732 miles
  • 2013 – 75,214 miles
  • 2012 – 72,060 miles
  • 2011 – 69,303 miles
  • 2010 – 63,597 miles
  • 2009 – 56,996 miles
  • 2008 – 48,753 miles
  • 2007 – 41,217 miles
  • 2006 – 31,254 miles
  • 2005 – 29,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,091 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,091 miles (+450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    936615494661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass98,641 miles (+946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    113315381730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass97,695 miles (+1,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    566433309171
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly
  4. Pass96,586 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    853814979198
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    474681978941
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail94,866 miles (+1,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    748629410467
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass93,302 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    972185096591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    272058100807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
  9. Fail91,111 miles (+2,319)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    689467377140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryTyres perished
  10. Pass88,792 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    452576602869
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated
  11. Pass84,827 miles (+5,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    158897775173
    • NoteExhaust mount broken
  12. Pass79,732 miles (+4,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    209311264402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass75,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    419379163106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail75,214 miles (+3,154)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    695269863138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass72,060 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    295449952131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass69,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    629636481146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,303 miles (+5,706)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    677475181132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass63,597 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    250597870128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,996 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    411447479159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,753 miles (+7,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    221537478449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  21. Pass41,217 miles (+9,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,217 miles
    Test number
    221046877498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass31,254 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    930379376153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    344879486014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 DRP

Does X8 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 DRP expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 DRP?
The MOT on X8 DRP expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 DRP done?
X8 DRP was recorded at 99,091 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has X8 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DRP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on X8 DRP 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 X8 DRP find?
X8 DRP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 1 more.

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