Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,685 cc
T43 LJNMOT history
T43 LJN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 164,126 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T43 LJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T43 LJN was last recorded at 164,126 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,544 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,582 miles
- Average per year
- 5,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,126 miles
- 2025 – 156,544 miles
- 2024 – 149,573 miles
- 2023 – 142,892 miles
- 2022 – 135,743 miles
- 2021 – 126,959 miles
- 2020 – 121,236 miles
- 2019 – 116,493 miles
- 2018 – 110,013 miles
- 2017 – 104,720 miles
- 2016 – 99,986 miles
- 2015 – 96,212 miles
- 2014 – 91,928 miles
- 2013 – 85,780 miles
- 2012 – 82,315 miles
- 2011 – 76,138 miles
- 2010 – 69,015 miles
- 2009 – 60,958 miles
- 2008 – 55,205 miles
- 2007 – 49,847 miles
- 2006 – 43,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,126 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,126 miles (+7,582)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 164,126 miles
- Test number
- 295956914334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,544 miles (+6,971)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 156,544 miles
- Test number
- 326187177741
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,573 miles (+287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 149,573 miles
- Test number
- 423695959507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,286 miles (+6,394)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,286 miles
- Test number
- 454434171221
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,892 miles (+7,149)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 142,892 miles
- Test number
- 151253309397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Pass135,743 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 135,743 miles
- Test number
- 705686363594
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Fail135,743 miles (+8,784)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,743 miles
- Test number
- 296346056409
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Pass126,959 miles (+5,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 126,959 miles
- Test number
- 955294430229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Pass121,236 miles (+4,743)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,236 miles
- Test number
- 737936971853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.
Pass116,493 miles (+6,480)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,493 miles
- Test number
- 269548329239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,013 miles (+5,293)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 110,013 miles
- Test number
- 869531230908
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass104,720 miles (+4,734)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,720 miles
- Test number
- 702611614233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,986 miles (+3,774)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,986 miles
- Test number
- 587734241368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,212 miles (+4,284)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,212 miles
- Test number
- 336549135443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,928 miles (+6,148)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,928 miles
- Test number
- 998348254277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,780 miles (+3,465)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 85,780 miles
- Test number
- 435724953293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,315 miles (+6,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,315 miles
- Test number
- 538936852236
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass76,138 miles (+7,123)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 76,138 miles
- Test number
- 445067151207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play n/s/f steering rack
Pass69,015 miles (+8,057)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,015 miles
- Test number
- 311768830209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,958 miles (+5,753)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 984155349233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,205 miles (+5,358)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 55,205 miles
- Test number
- 911278728207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,847 miles (+6,626)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,847 miles
- Test number
- 530706627253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,221 miles (+1,296)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 43,221 miles
- Test number
- 170499026240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,925 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 41,925 miles
- Test number
- 980372646056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,840 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,840 miles
- Test number
- 341558636096
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play to nearside front wheel bearing
Questions about T43 LJN
- Does T43 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 LJN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T43 LJN?
- The MOT on T43 LJN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T43 LJN done?
- T43 LJN was recorded at 164,126 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
- Has T43 LJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T43 LJN has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T43 LJN 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 T43 LJN find?
- T43 LJN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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