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190E 2.3 16 · Gold

C978 VPL
MERCEDES C978 VPL
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Jul 2023
First reg1 Mar 1986
Mileage102,898 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

40 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 July 2026.

PASSED · 13 Jul 2022
Test date13 Jul 2022
Expiry12 Jul 2023
Test number454047138473
Mileage102,898 mi
Advisoryvehicle underbody under sealed heavily front to rear
PASSED · 21 Jun 2019
Test date21 Jun 2019
Expiry20 Dec 2020
Test number684154782979
Mileage102,835 mi
Advisoryall welded areas heavily under sealed
FAILED · 19 Jun 2019
Test date19 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number134528876873
Mileage102,834 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bad earth (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2014
Test date28 Aug 2014
Expiry27 Aug 2015
Test number769910944276
Mileage102,632 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredoff side front indicater outer cover missing
User Enteredsill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills
User Enteredfront inner wheel arches corroded
User Enteredweld repairs done prior to mot test and are undersealed
User Enteredslight play in rear suspension upper arms bushes
User Enterednear side headlight slight damage to bulb reflecter
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredweld repairs heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect
User Enteredsome underbody corrosion
FAILED · 14 Aug 2014
Test date14 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number337156524440
Mileage102,631 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
FailOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Enteredoff side front indicater outer cover missing
User Enteredsill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills
User Enteredfront inner wheel arches corroded
User Enteredweld repairs done prior to mot test and are undersealed
User Enteredslight play in rear suspension upper arms bushes
User Enterednear side headlight slight damage to bulb reflecter
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 8 Jun 2013
Test date8 Jun 2013
Expiry7 Jun 2014
Test number646309353135
Mileage102,000 mi
PASSED · 9 May 2012
Test date9 May 2012
Expiry8 May 2013
Test number187540532179
Mileage108,821 mi
User Enteredled sidelights fitted to front some inoperative but over 50% ok
User Enteredtinted windows fitted
User Enteredwiper starting to split
User Enteredfront brake pads low
User Enteredn/s/r brake hose twisted slightly
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
User Enteredrear subframe front mountings starting to deteriorate
User Enteredn/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed
User Enteredslight split in steering column coupling under dash
FAILED · 4 May 2012
Test date4 May 2012
Expiry
Test number947455822130
Mileage108,821 mi
FailIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
FailWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
FailWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredled sidelights fitted to front some inoperative but over 50% ok
User Enteredtinted windows fitted
User Enteredwiper starting to split
User Enteredfront brake pads low
User Enteredn/s/r brake hose twisted slightly
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
User Enteredrear subframe front mountings starting to deteriorate
User Enteredn/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed
User Enteredslight split in steering column coupling under dash
PASSED · 4 Jun 2010
Test date4 Jun 2010
Expiry3 Jun 2011
Test number221305350197
Mileage99,841 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 21 May 2010
Test date21 May 2010
Expiry
Test number153251640177
Mileage99,820 mi
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 14 Apr 2009
Test date14 Apr 2009
Expiry13 Apr 2010
Test number214064109423
Mileage98,931 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)