Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc
T156 MBJMOT history
T156 MBJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 66,458 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,536 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T156 MBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T156 MBJ was last recorded at 66,458 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 2,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 64,429 miles · 15 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,029 miles
- Average per year
- 2,536 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 66,458 miles
- 2020 – 64,429 miles
- 2019 – 61,376 miles
- 2018 – 59,732 miles
- 2017 – 58,375 miles
- 2016 – 50,845 miles
- 2015 – 42,694 miles
- 2014 – 40,792 miles
- 2013 – 39,197 miles
- 2012 – 37,927 miles
- 2011 – 34,299 miles
- 2009 – 27,897 miles
- 2008 – 25,528 miles
- 2007 – 23,333 miles
- 2006 – 21,536 miles
- 2005 – 19,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspensiuon component and chassis corroded
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Surface corrosion under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,458 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 66,458 miles
- Test number
- 740945645088
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspensiuon component and chassis corroded
Fail66,458 miles (+2,029)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,458 miles
- Test number
- 993166084572
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspensiuon component and chassis corroded
Pass64,429 miles (+3,053)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,429 miles
- Test number
- 304514977837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,376 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,376 miles
- Test number
- 992135095892
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
Fail61,374 miles (+1,642)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,374 miles
- Test number
- 698427585475
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle
Pass59,732 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 59,732 miles
- Test number
- 754248517917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,375 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,375 miles
- Test number
- 171429110268
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on under-side of vehicle
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
- AdvisoryWindscreen de-laminating
Fail58,375 miles (+7,530)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,375 miles
- Test number
- 137632568302
- Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on under-side of vehicle
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
- AdvisoryWindscreen de-laminating
Pass50,845 miles (+8,151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,845 miles
- Test number
- 856635896543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall also perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borh sides but no movement detected (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,694 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,694 miles
- Test number
- 349985804888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,547 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,547 miles
- Test number
- 919162745176
- NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracked.
Fail42,542 miles (+1,750)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,542 miles
- Test number
- 356295175001
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteN/S/R tyre cracks in side wall
- NoteO/S/R tyre cracks in side wall
Pass40,792 miles (+1,595)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 40,792 miles
- Test number
- 475811654063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,197 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 39,197 miles
- Test number
- 366552753088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail39,197 miles (+1,270)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,197 miles
- Test number
- 886059143044
- FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass37,927 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,927 miles
- Test number
- 105713852479
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass34,299 miles (+6,402)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,299 miles
- Test number
- 297127341015
- NoteFront tyres perishing but ok at time of test
Pass27,897 miles (+2,369)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,897 miles
- Test number
- 424351719446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,528 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 25,528 miles
- Test number
- 741080988234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass23,333 miles (+1,797)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,333 miles
- Test number
- 123452777105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,536 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 21,536 miles
- Test number
- 613460886149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 19,657 miles
- Test number
- 614442675148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T156 MBJ
- Does T156 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T156 MBJ expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T156 MBJ?
- The MOT on T156 MBJ expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T156 MBJ done?
- T156 MBJ was recorded at 66,458 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
- Has T156 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T156 MBJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T156 MBJ 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 T156 MBJ find?
- T156 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; various suspensiuon component and chassis corroded.
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