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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T298 LBCMOT history

T298 LBC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
132,462 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T298 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T298 LBC was last recorded at 132,462 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,430 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,462 miles
  • 2023 – 128,351 miles
  • 2022 – 119,171 miles
  • 2021 – 110,099 miles
  • 2020 – 104,678 miles
  • 2019 – 97,895 miles
  • 2018 – 86,939 miles
  • 2017 – 80,734 miles
  • 2016 – 73,155 miles
  • 2015 – 65,444 miles
  • 2013 – 64,787 miles
  • 2012 – 63,975 miles
  • 2011 – 63,242 miles
  • 2010 – 61,941 miles
  • 2009 – 59,418 miles
  • 2008 – 57,042 miles
  • 2007 – 54,171 miles
  • 2006 – 49,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,462 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,462 miles (+32)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    999155153241
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,430 miles (+4,079)13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    172878502666
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,351 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,351 miles
    Test number
    633644879387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail128,344 miles (+9,173)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,344 miles
    Test number
    707709113409
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,171 miles (+9,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,171 miles
    Test number
    658316949757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,099 miles (+5,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,099 miles
    Test number
    736867349470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,678 miles (+6,783)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    498207846701
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,895 miles (+10,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    351461588063
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    532072733981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,939 miles (+6,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    851814665075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass80,734 miles (+7,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    771125758474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass73,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    750186696631
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE OUTERWALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail73,155 miles (+7,711)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    537391646855
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING UP ON THE OUTERWALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass65,444 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    839697125147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    797202963100
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SEEPING

  16. Fail64,787 miles (+812)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    568202263141
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SEEPING

  17. Pass63,975 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    675045862140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,242 miles (+1,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    257533171442
    • NoteSlight dampness to front shockers.

  19. Pass61,941 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    201868860467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,418 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    532468969181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,042 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    221882978403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,171 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    620305267139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    970271686170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T298 LBC

Does T298 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T298 LBC expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T298 LBC?
The MOT on T298 LBC expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T298 LBC done?
T298 LBC was recorded at 132,462 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has T298 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T298 LBC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T298 LBC 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 T298 LBC find?
T298 LBC failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: central front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 8 more.

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