Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T243 LOAMOT history
T243 LOA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 84,980 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 LOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 LOA was last recorded at 84,980 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jun 2017: 35,733 miles, lower than 64,995 miles on 8 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,925 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,055 miles
- Average per year
- 1,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,980 miles
- 2025 – 83,925 miles
- 2024 – 82,334 miles
- 2023 – 80,492 miles
- 2022 – 78,414 miles
- 2021 – 75,715 miles
- 2019 – 72,026 miles
- 2018 – 69,448 miles
- 2017 – 35,733 miles
- 2016 – 64,995 miles
- 2015 – 64,131 miles
- 2014 – 63,814 miles
- 2013 – 63,422 miles
- 2012 – 62,901 miles
- 2011 – 61,982 miles
- 2010 – 61,067 miles
- 2009 – 60,305 miles
- 2008 – 58,530 miles
- 2007 – 56,451 miles
- 2005 – 49,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,980 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre prop bearing weak
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.
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Driveshaft oil seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,980 miles (+1,055)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 84,980 miles
- Test number
- 270414627274
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre prop bearing weak
Pass83,925 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,925 miles
- Test number
- 387598966663
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Driveshaft oil seal leaking
Fail83,916 miles (+1,582)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,916 miles
- Test number
- 404668847216
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Driveshaft oil seal leaking
Pass82,334 miles (+1,842)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 82,334 miles
- Test number
- 337599693606
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,492 miles (+2,078)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,492 miles
- Test number
- 377184709349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,414 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,414 miles
- Test number
- 148783175631
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail78,414 miles (+2,699)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,414 miles
- Test number
- 438151864068
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass75,715 miles (+3,689)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 75,715 miles
- Test number
- 383926046665
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box
Pass72,026 miles (+2,578)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,026 miles
- Test number
- 763999304367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 69,448 miles
- Test number
- 118871822347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,448 miles (+33,715)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,448 miles
- Test number
- 497792195126
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass35,733 miles (-29,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,733 miles
- Test number
- 690713126971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise perishing on both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,995 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,995 miles
- Test number
- 183266392792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,131 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,131 miles
- Test number
- 236703165140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,814 miles (+392)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,814 miles
- Test number
- 619814164187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,422 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,422 miles
- Test number
- 936246493147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,901 miles
- Test number
- 256495022126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,901 miles (+919)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,901 miles
- Test number
- 526795122168
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass61,982 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,982 miles
- Test number
- 979658201142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,067 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 61,067 miles
- Test number
- 831670120183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,305 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 60,305 miles
- Test number
- 913651029138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,530 miles (+2,079)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 58,530 miles
- Test number
- 471554198064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,451 miles (+7,277)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 56,451 miles
- Test number
- 702446567052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 49,174 miles
- Test number
- 473540305474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T243 LOA
- Does T243 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 LOA is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T243 LOA?
- The MOT on T243 LOA is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T243 LOA done?
- T243 LOA was recorded at 84,980 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
- Has T243 LOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 LOA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T243 LOA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T243 LOA find?
- T243 LOA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake lining(s) wearing thin; centre prop bearing weak.
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