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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T214 BLJMOT history

T214 BLJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2024
Mileage
110,239 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T214 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T214 BLJ was last recorded at 110,239 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,045 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,239 miles
  • 2022 – 109,045 miles
  • 2021 – 108,625 miles
  • 2020 – 107,827 miles
  • 2019 – 105,397 miles
  • 2018 – 102,507 miles
  • 2017 – 100,230 miles
  • 2016 – 97,576 miles
  • 2015 – 94,408 miles
  • 2014 – 90,792 miles
  • 2013 – 87,653 miles
  • 2012 – 84,419 miles
  • 2011 – 82,271 miles
  • 2010 – 80,025 miles
  • 2009 – 76,716 miles
  • 2008 – 74,162 miles
  • 2007 – 70,153 miles
  • 2006 – 64,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,239 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover area, investigation needed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,239 miles (+1,194)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,239 miles
    Test number
    108895261550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  2. Pass109,045 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,045 miles
    Test number
    728642731442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover area, investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and suspension components

  3. Fail109,043 miles (+418)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,043 miles
    Test number
    374165146924
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover area, investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills and suspension components

  4. Pass108,625 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    620845243253
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,827 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    768716548659
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,397 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    490504478283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    189385282839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,507 miles (+2,277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    218775843238
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass100,230 miles (+2,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    463065600066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,576 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,576 miles
    Test number
    854885665423
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges

  11. Pass94,408 miles (+3,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    768703915037
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge

  12. Pass90,792 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    908453724051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating.

  13. Fail90,792 miles (+3,139)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    419180424025
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating.

  14. Pass87,653 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    859205413074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,419 miles (+2,148)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    638758842098
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on tred not to cords

  16. Pass82,271 miles (+2,246)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    915165151004
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres worn on extream edges.

  17. Pass80,025 miles (+3,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,025 miles
    Test number
    990685250055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLeft rear lower arm rose joint has slight play

  18. Pass76,716 miles (+2,554)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    642071779023
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise right rear door will not open from outside.

  19. Pass74,162 miles (+4,009)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    202863778056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise right front tyre valve starting to perish.

  20. Pass70,153 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    641341957088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass64,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    724543876015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T214 BLJ

Does T214 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T214 BLJ expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T214 BLJ?
The MOT on T214 BLJ expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T214 BLJ done?
T214 BLJ was recorded at 110,239 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has T214 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T214 BLJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T214 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 T214 BLJ find?
T214 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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