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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T161 BJMMOT history

T161 BJM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
103,793 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 BJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 BJM was last recorded at 103,793 miles on 17 May 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,778 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,793 miles
  • 2023 – 103,778 miles
  • 2022 – 101,577 miles
  • 2021 – 98,875 miles
  • 2019 – 95,111 miles
  • 2018 – 88,619 miles
  • 2017 – 84,844 miles
  • 2016 – 80,917 miles
  • 2015 – 78,533 miles
  • 2014 – 76,218 miles
  • 2013 – 73,619 miles
  • 2012 – 71,489 miles
  • 2011 – 67,740 miles
  • 2010 – 63,999 miles
  • 2009 – 55,347 miles
  • 2008 – 48,185 miles
  • 2007 – 33,446 miles
  • 2006 – 22,423 miles
  • 2005 – 19,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,793 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,793 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    559773784278
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,778 miles (+2,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    478227454267
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak

  3. Pass101,577 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    929322449657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,875 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    144046006810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,111 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    471866342546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,619 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,619 miles
    Test number
    105648306377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,844 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    618859118762
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  8. Pass80,917 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    282520967647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,533 miles (+2,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,533 miles
    Test number
    566752865143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass76,218 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    377353064136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,619 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    269493883442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,489 miles (+3,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    739302942159
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass67,740 miles (+3,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    505918531193
    • NoteBoth front tyres uneven wear

  14. Pass63,999 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    893678960118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,347 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    250089359117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,185 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    474369768129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre soon.

  17. Fail48,185 miles (+14,739)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    833528468153
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre soon.

  18. Pass33,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    231204967440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail33,446 miles (+11,023)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    420244467117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass22,423 miles (+2,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,423 miles
    Test number
    291518926139
    • NoteTested when wet

  21. Pass19,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    221359155168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,632 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    881269155164
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about T161 BJM

Does T161 BJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 BJM expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 BJM?
The MOT on T161 BJM expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 BJM done?
T161 BJM was recorded at 103,793 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 4,443 miles a year.
Has T161 BJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 BJM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on T161 BJM 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 T161 BJM find?
T161 BJM passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff leak.

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