N23VAN - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz C, registration N23VAN, is a blue petrol vehicle with a 1799cc engine. It was first registered in August 1995. The car has a recorded mileage of 143,690 miles. The latest MOT was conducted on 14 August 2022, with the current MOT expiry date being 30 August 2023; however, the MOT is now not valid. Notable advisories from the last test include worn tyres close to legal limits, corrosion on the offside front wing arch, light oil misting on the front shock absorbers, and deterioration of the offside front brake hose. Brake pipe corrosion was also noted. The vehicle is currently untaxed. No information on CO2 emissions or tax status beyond untaxed is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 14 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,690 mi
Expires: 30 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front wing corroded on arch
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 04 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,532 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory horn not loud enough
- Advisory Offside Front wing corroded on arch
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 15 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,485 mi
Expires: 30 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 10 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,342 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 20 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,832 mi
Expires: 30 August 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory OUTER LENS COVER MISSING OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR-advise replacement
Passed - 27 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,458 mi
Expires: 30 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory wear to offside front tyre
- Advisory slight lift in front ball joints
Failed - 16 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,376 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BRACKETS[OUTER] CORRODED
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory wear to offside front tyre
- Advisory slight lift in front ball joints
- Advisory Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 31 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,448 mi
Expires: 30 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 18 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,420 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,048 mi
Expires: 21 August 2018
Passed - 17 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,700 mi
Expires: 21 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory horn note weak
- Advisory both front wheel arches corroded
- Advisory rattle from engine
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 08 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,638 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory horn note weak
- Advisory both front wheel arches corroded
- Advisory rattle from engine
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 15 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,627 mi
Expires: 21 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed - 15 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,627 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed - 06 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,650 mi
Expires: 21 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 20 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,644 mi
Expires: 21 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
Passed - 24 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,758 mi
Expires: 21 August 2013
Passed - 15 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,470 mi
Expires: 21 August 2012
Passed - 12 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,255 mi
Expires: 21 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 22 August 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,691 mi
Expires: 21 August 2010
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Propshaft component defective
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 17 August 2009 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,685 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Dangerous Propshaft component defective
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 21 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,910 mi
Expires: 20 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed - 02 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,680 mi
Expires: 07 August 2008
Passed - 08 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,946 mi
Expires: 07 August 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Passed - 25 July 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,850 mi
Expires: 24 July 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N23VAN?
The MOT expires on 30 August 2023.
What is the tax status of N23VAN?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 July 2023.
What are the specifications of N23VAN?
This is a 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1799cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N23VAN?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.