AV05DBY - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,118 mi
Expires: 21 October 2026
Passed - 22 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,769 mi
Expires: 21 October 2025
Failed - 08 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,721 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,207 mi
Expires: 14 October 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 18 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,207 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 27 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,059 mi
Expires: 14 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,614 mi
Expires: 14 October 2022
Failed - 07 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,590 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,976 mi
Expires: 07 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Failed - 21 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,974 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Passed - 02 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,998 mi
Expires: 07 October 2020
Failed - 02 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,996 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- Major Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 28 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,006 mi
Expires: 07 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 28 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,006 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp For Front To Centre (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 03 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,138 mi
Expires: 07 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 08 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,754 mi
Expires: 07 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 08 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,024 mi
Expires: 07 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,313 mi
Expires: 27 March 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 27 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,417 mi
Expires: 26 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 25 March 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,417 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Dangerous Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 22 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,317 mi
Expires: 21 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,297 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,767 mi
Expires: 07 March 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 08 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,232 mi
Expires: 07 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 08 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,237 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 05 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,166 mi
Expires: 01 March 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,831 mi
Expires: 01 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 15 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,831 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AV05DBY?
The MOT expires on 21 October 2026.
What is the tax status of AV05DBY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of AV05DBY?
This is a 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2685cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AV05DBY?
This vehicle produces 189 g/km of CO2 emissions.