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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T303 BLJMOT history

T303 BLJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
200,106 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T303 BLJ was last recorded at 200,106 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2007: 35,064 miles, lower than 47,147 miles on 14 Jun 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,063 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,043 miles
Average per year
7,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,106 miles
  • 2022 – 195,063 miles
  • 2020 – 182,520 miles
  • 2019 – 171,835 miles
  • 2018 – 162,104 miles
  • 2017 – 145,683 miles
  • 2016 – 125,293 miles
  • 2015 – 112,109 miles
  • 2014 – 104,415 miles
  • 2013 – 97,689 miles
  • 2012 – 91,699 miles
  • 2011 – 85,660 miles
  • 2010 – 78,332 miles
  • 2009 – 69,975 miles
  • 2008 – 61,895 miles
  • 2007 – 55,064 miles
  • 2006 – 47,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,106 miles
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Off side rear floor area has some corrosion outside of the prescribed aeras

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail200,106 miles (+5,043)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,106 miles
    Test number
    785903903172
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR TO ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass195,063 miles (+12,543)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,063 miles
    Test number
    825562028725
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Under body has slight corrosion

  3. Pass182,520 miles (+10,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,520 miles
    Test number
    914327775375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,835 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    171,835 miles
    Test number
    934207506581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,104 miles (+16,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,104 miles
    Test number
    284988412622
    • AdvisorySome under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

  6. Pass145,683 miles (+20,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    431608605753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,293 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    908985939040
    • AdvisoryOff side rear floor area has some corrosion outside of the prescribed aeras

  8. Fail124,984 miles (+12,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    997112451269
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear floor area has some corrosion outside of the prescribed aeras

  9. Fail112,109 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,109 miles
    Test number
    299790965497
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass112,109 miles (+7,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,109 miles
    Test number
    765710865142
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,415 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    208322564448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,689 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    259311263192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail97,689 miles (+5,990)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,689 miles
    Test number
    416551163116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass91,699 miles (+6,039)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    728855262113
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass85,660 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    278394551491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn

  16. Fail85,660 miles (+7,328)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,660 miles
    Test number
    675184651108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront tyres unevenly worn

  17. Pass78,332 miles (+8,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    730645250158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass69,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    691202169107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail69,975 miles (+8,080)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    851132469102
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass61,895 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    304751668147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,064 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    500283367138
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit

  22. Fail35,064 miles (-12,083)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    852383567124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit

  23. Pass47,147 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    212875966493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    751106576084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T303 BLJ

Does T303 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T303 BLJ expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T303 BLJ?
The MOT on T303 BLJ expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T303 BLJ done?
T303 BLJ was recorded at 200,106 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,787 miles a year.
Has T303 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 BLJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T303 BLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T303 BLJ find?
T303 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: offside brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 7 more.

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