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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T283 MLDMOT history

T283 MLD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
70,202 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 MLD was last recorded at 70,202 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 2,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,857 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,345 miles
Average per year
2,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,202 miles
  • 2022 – 67,857 miles
  • 2020 – 64,838 miles
  • 2019 – 62,359 miles
  • 2018 – 57,722 miles
  • 2017 – 53,791 miles
  • 2016 – 53,018 miles
  • 2015 – 46,826 miles
  • 2014 – 45,444 miles
  • 2013 – 44,003 miles
  • 2012 – 42,594 miles
  • 2011 – 41,328 miles
  • 2010 – 39,855 miles
  • 2009 – 37,732 miles
  • 2008 – 36,079 miles
  • 2006 – 31,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,202 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear subframe mounting points corroding
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear shocker casings
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear springs seats

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,202 miles (+2,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    917738296903
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear subframe mounting points corroding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear shocker casings
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear springs seats

  2. Pass67,857 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    703260568481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,855 miles (+431)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    221918579091
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,424 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    818147019957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear near flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,838 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    797403828079
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail64,831 miles (+2,472)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    199794107137
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass62,359 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    342540180023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,722 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,722 miles
    Test number
    288457098843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,791 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    108778752537
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass53,607 miles (+589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    379302669094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass53,018 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    405910035146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail53,016 miles (+6,190)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    857044524045
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass46,826 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    588737925064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,444 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    499328224032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,003 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    195139333463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,594 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    148684732418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,328 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    289347821039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,855 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    194473530046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,732 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    190020949499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    631203048067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,079 miles (+4,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,079 miles
    Test number
    811163148050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    242835396028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail31,275 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    452195596044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T283 MLD

Does T283 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 MLD expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 MLD?
The MOT on T283 MLD expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 MLD done?
T283 MLD was recorded at 70,202 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 2,191 miles a year.
Has T283 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 MLD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T283 MLD 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 T283 MLD find?
T283 MLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: rear suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both; both rear subframe mounting points corroding; slight corrosion to both rear shocker casings, and 1 more.

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