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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T243 DLYMOT history

T243 DLY is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,632 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 DLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 DLY was last recorded at 102,632 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,324 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,632 miles
  • 2025 – 99,324 miles
  • 2024 – 98,157 miles
  • 2023 – 95,006 miles
  • 2022 – 89,258 miles
  • 2021 – 85,115 miles
  • 2020 – 80,442 miles
  • 2019 – 74,534 miles
  • 2018 – 63,978 miles
  • 2017 – 55,378 miles
  • 2016 – 52,085 miles
  • 2015 – 49,256 miles
  • 2014 – 45,777 miles
  • 2013 – 42,326 miles
  • 2012 – 39,041 miles
  • 2011 – 35,496 miles
  • 2010 – 33,359 miles
  • 2009 – 31,690 miles
  • 2008 – 30,337 miles
  • 2007 – 28,928 miles
  • 2006 – 26,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,632 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    738152613345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,324 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    671757863006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,157 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,157 miles
    Test number
    464531490114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  4. Pass95,006 miles (+5,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    224167941365
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front pipe support mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass89,258 miles (+4,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,258 miles
    Test number
    244920479085
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,115 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,115 miles
    Test number
    278117902766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,712 miles (+4,270)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    349619260222
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass80,442 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,442 miles
    Test number
    571732165755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    204751069897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,534 miles (+10,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    728049237891
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    596878877412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,978 miles (+8,600)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    563258369461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,378 miles (+3,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    694218123189
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass52,085 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    275811943840
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass49,256 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    906276475091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,777 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    626322974056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,326 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    498009473075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,041 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    346195172082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,496 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    497306171008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,359 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    160691090057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass31,690 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    661438379081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,337 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,337 miles
    Test number
    202639478032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,928 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    583846987097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,456 miles
    Test number
    453831886040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 DLY

Does T243 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 DLY is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 DLY?
The MOT on T243 DLY is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 DLY done?
T243 DLY was recorded at 102,632 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has T243 DLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 DLY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T243 DLY 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 T243 DLY find?
T243 DLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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