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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T443 MLDMOT history

T443 MLD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,740 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T443 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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T443 MLD was last recorded at 154,740 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,555 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
3,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,740 miles
  • 2025 – 154,555 miles
  • 2024 – 154,311 miles
  • 2023 – 153,569 miles
  • 2022 – 152,695 miles
  • 2021 – 151,439 miles
  • 2020 – 150,368 miles
  • 2019 – 146,837 miles
  • 2018 – 143,745 miles
  • 2017 – 140,499 miles
  • 2015 – 137,390 miles
  • 2014 – 131,840 miles
  • 2013 – 129,057 miles
  • 2012 – 122,903 miles
  • 2011 – 118,405 miles
  • 2010 – 111,669 miles
  • 2009 – 107,680 miles
  • 2008 – 99,855 miles
  • 2007 – 91,009 miles
  • 2006 – 84,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,740 miles (+185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    748363140761
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,555 miles
    Test number
    909284948072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail154,550 miles (+239)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,550 miles
    Test number
    944652210782
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged flexi breather pipe split in offside rear wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working washer pump not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,311 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,311 miles
    Test number
    902430790497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,569 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    495726983665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,695 miles (+1,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,695 miles
    Test number
    159650031730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,439 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    796209282928
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing corroded not within prescribed area, and not affecting steering or brake systems
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing light defective

  8. Fail151,439 miles (+1,071)1 dangerous3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    836016364722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing corroded not within prescribed area, and not affecting steering or brake systems
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear reversing light defective

  9. Pass150,368 miles (+3,531)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,368 miles
    Test number
    518186610277
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,837 miles (+3,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    461544759306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass143,745 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,745 miles
    Test number
    165696130005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + side wall damaged & excessive wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorating on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tail lamp lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Multiple (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail143,676 miles (+3,177)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,676 miles
    Test number
    540417757974
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + side wall damaged & excessive wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorating on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tail lamp lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Multiple (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass140,499 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,499 miles
    Test number
    197938453357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge damage to sidewall in 3 places no cord showing. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under sill cover very hard to see. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close in centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail140,498 miles (+3,108)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    376793334940
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge damage to sidewall in 3 places no cord showing. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under sill cover very hard to see. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close in centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass137,390 miles (+5,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    240479757850
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass131,840 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,840 miles
    Test number
    217528594452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail131,810 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    269124174194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass129,057 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,057 miles
    Test number
    798411343125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,903 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    875573072101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,894 miles (+4,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    106537662129
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass118,405 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    559313631105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,669 miles (+3,989)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,669 miles
    Test number
    290601360139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicater illuminating,indicating a fault.

  23. Pass107,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    410615859140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,680 miles (+7,825)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    512225659153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass99,855 miles (+8,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    790647058152
    • 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)

  26. Pass91,009 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    513509457128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    242384566417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T443 MLD

Does T443 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T443 MLD is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T443 MLD?
The MOT on T443 MLD is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T443 MLD done?
T443 MLD was recorded at 154,740 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
Has T443 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T443 MLD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T443 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 T443 MLD find?
T443 MLD passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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