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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T356 CSSMOT history

T356 CSS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
160,637 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T356 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T356 CSS was last recorded at 160,637 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 7,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,592 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7,045 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,637 miles
  • 2023 – 153,592 miles
  • 2019 – 148,064 miles
  • 2018 – 145,405 miles
  • 2017 – 135,959 miles
  • 2015 – 124,294 miles
  • 2014 – 116,660 miles
  • 2013 – 114,590 miles
  • 2012 – 110,589 miles
  • 2011 – 104,297 miles
  • 2010 – 97,205 miles
  • 2009 – 92,442 miles
  • 2008 – 88,380 miles
  • 2007 – 81,763 miles
  • 2006 – 77,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,637 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front has corrosion but not with in prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,637 miles (+7,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,637 miles
    Test number
    340221685669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has corrosion but not with in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,592 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,592 miles
    Test number
    842682156466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,064 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    987049641198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,405 miles
    Test number
    849303172513
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail145,405 miles (+9,446)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,405 miles
    Test number
    888824107756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,959 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,959 miles
    Test number
    366232586067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,543 miles (+5,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,543 miles
    Test number
    338696055751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass124,294 miles (+7,634)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,294 miles
    Test number
    543463493247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body / wishbone mount corroded!
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

  9. Pass116,660 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    546682034318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,590 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    196243233319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass114,590 miles (+4,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    667033333361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass110,589 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,589 miles
    Test number
    545318832386
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass104,297 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    908444351390
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear subframe components and n/s/r floor pan

  14. Fail104,297 miles (+7,092)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    867859841398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear subframe components and n/s/r floor pan

  15. Pass97,205 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    630350430130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    220615929147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,441 miles (+4,061)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    102135529181
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,380 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    401612928139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,763 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,763 miles
    Test number
    804663717125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    102105296419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T356 CSS

Does T356 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T356 CSS expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T356 CSS?
The MOT on T356 CSS expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T356 CSS done?
T356 CSS was recorded at 160,637 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has T356 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T356 CSS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T356 CSS 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 T356 CSS find?
T356 CSS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front has corrosion but not with in prescribed area; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transmission, and 1 more.

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