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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T543 SGKMOT history

T543 SGK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,293 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 SGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 SGK was last recorded at 87,293 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,062 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,231 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,293 miles
  • 2025 – 78,062 miles
  • 2024 – 70,791 miles
  • 2023 – 66,189 miles
  • 2022 – 63,308 miles
  • 2021 – 60,299 miles
  • 2020 – 56,988 miles
  • 2019 – 53,203 miles
  • 2018 – 49,395 miles
  • 2017 – 44,725 miles
  • 2016 – 40,297 miles
  • 2015 – 31,820 miles
  • 2014 – 24,500 miles
  • 2013 – 14,510 miles
  • 2012 – 11,579 miles
  • 2011 – 10,478 miles
  • 2010 – 9,725 miles
  • 2009 – 9,301 miles
  • 2008 – 8,673 miles
  • 2007 – 8,225 miles
  • 2006 – 7,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Osr park brake slight low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,293 miles (+9,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    671118181435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass78,062 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    572212017315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,791 miles (+4,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    290053142774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass66,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    750887826126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsr park brake slight low effort

  5. Fail66,189 miles (+2,881)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    756096556139
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsr park brake slight low effort

  6. Pass63,308 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    130764033647
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass60,299 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    102431639551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    233104356854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,988 miles (+3,785)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    955283064505
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf nsf (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass53,203 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    375465639222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,395 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    401952469150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,389 miles (+4,664)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    194349481146
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  13. Pass44,725 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,725 miles
    Test number
    536740931859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,297 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    682103264532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,820 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    778066325130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,500 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    678211454158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,510 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,510 miles
    Test number
    519747853151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    367009132171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,579 miles (+1,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    835289432174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass10,478 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,478 miles
    Test number
    666485721106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,725 miles
    Test number
    593169730133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,725 miles (+424)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,725 miles
    Test number
    722249330141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  23. Pass9,301 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,301 miles
    Test number
    892949319112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,673 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,673 miles
    Test number
    334513438181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,225 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,225 miles
    Test number
    214163647149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,857 miles
    Test number
    232395336130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 SGK

Does T543 SGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 SGK is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 SGK?
The MOT on T543 SGK is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 SGK done?
T543 SGK was recorded at 87,293 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has T543 SGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 SGK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T543 SGK 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 T543 SGK find?
T543 SGK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting.

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