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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T203 BLJMOT history

T203 BLJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
97,553 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T203 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T203 BLJ was last recorded at 97,553 miles on 15 Apr 2022, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,254 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
2,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,553 miles
  • 2021 – 97,254 miles
  • 2020 – 97,012 miles
  • 2019 – 96,677 miles
  • 2018 – 96,384 miles
  • 2017 – 95,790 miles
  • 2016 – 95,157 miles
  • 2015 – 94,530 miles
  • 2014 – 93,094 miles
  • 2013 – 90,407 miles
  • 2012 – 88,039 miles
  • 2011 – 84,006 miles
  • 2010 – 74,385 miles
  • 2009 – 72,077 miles
  • 2008 – 69,390 miles
  • 2007 – 65,594 miles
  • 2006 – 63,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,553 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,553 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    167604230270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,254 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    878936746185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,012 miles (+335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    814691408427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass96,677 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    947510198967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass96,384 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    746458985172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass95,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    654103964961
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  7. Fail95,790 miles (+633)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    939330017843
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  8. Pass95,157 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    415445481710
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low prior to start of test
    • AdvisoryFront amber indicator repeater lamps faded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front side lamp bulb becoming dim
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front side lamp bulb becoming dim
    • AdvisoryOil residue adjacent to nearside front of engine
    • AdvisoryOver sill covers fitted, obscuring view to outer sill panels
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted, obscuring view to some components
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

  9. Fail95,157 miles (+627)2 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    504877287963
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low prior to start of test
    • AdvisoryFront amber indicator repeater lamps faded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front side lamp bulb becoming dim
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front side lamp bulb becoming dim
    • AdvisoryOil residue adjacent to nearside front of engine
    • AdvisoryOver sill covers fitted, obscuring view to outer sill panels
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted, obscuring view to some components
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

  10. Fail94,530 miles1 repaired11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    197290795456
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoot lid damaged nearside rear.
    • NoteFluid residue on the number two cylinder fuel injector.
    • NoteLower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the nearside rear.
    • NoteLower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the offside rear.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front indicator repeater lamp bulbs are faded.
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring the view of body.
    • NoteOuter track rod ball joint dust covers are deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.
    • NoteRear wing damaged nearside rear.
    • NoteSome L.E.D 's are not functioning on the centre rear brake light.
    • NoteSound insulation panel inscure under bonnet.
    • NoteTyre treads are worn on the nearside and offside rear.

  11. Pass94,530 miles (+1,436)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    478420395004
    • NoteBoot lid damaged nearside rear.
    • NoteFluid residue on the number two cylinder fuel injector.
    • NoteLower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the nearside rear.
    • NoteLower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the offside rear.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front indicator repeater lamp bulbs are faded.
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring the view of body.
    • NoteOuter track rod ball joint dust covers are deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.
    • NoteRear wing damaged nearside rear.
    • NoteSome L.E.D 's are not functioning on the centre rear brake light.
    • NoteSound insulation panel inscure under bonnet.
    • NoteTyre treads are worn on the nearside and offside rear.

  12. Pass93,094 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    945553684029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to outer sills, obscuring inspection
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread
    • NoteTread on all tyres generally worn and approaching manufacturer's wear limit
    • NoteUnder bonnet insulation insecure
    • NoteWiper blade beginning to deteriorate

  13. Fail93,094 miles (+2,687)2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    978783484004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to outer sills, obscuring inspection
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread
    • NoteTread on all tyres generally worn and approaching manufacturer's wear limit
    • NoteUnder bonnet insulation insecure
    • NoteWiper blade beginning to deteriorate

  14. Pass90,407 miles (+2,368)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,407 miles
    Test number
    497269473089
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCrack at front number plate.
    • NoteCrack at n.s rear lamp lens.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  15. Pass88,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    807402882018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,039 miles (+4,033)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    355687872074
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,006 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    126214281041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,385 miles (+2,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    714904130096
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass72,077 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    250370549463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,390 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    340916718319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,839 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    272270748412
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass67,839 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    274070048136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,594 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    744373227324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,549 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    171431587427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    481172186055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T203 BLJ

Does T203 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T203 BLJ expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T203 BLJ?
The MOT on T203 BLJ expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T203 BLJ done?
T203 BLJ was recorded at 97,553 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2022, an average of 2,149 miles a year.
Has T203 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T203 BLJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T203 BLJ 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 T203 BLJ find?
T203 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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