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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T798 LJWMOT history

T798 LJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
103,434 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T798 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T798 LJW was last recorded at 103,434 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 5,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,169 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,265 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,434 miles
  • 2021 – 98,169 miles
  • 2020 – 94,543 miles
  • 2019 – 89,503 miles
  • 2018 – 81,991 miles
  • 2017 – 74,959 miles
  • 2016 – 70,554 miles
  • 2015 – 68,356 miles
  • 2014 – 65,856 miles
  • 2013 – 62,495 miles
  • 2012 – 58,687 miles
  • 2011 – 55,064 miles
  • 2010 – 51,115 miles
  • 2009 – 47,499 miles
  • 2008 – 46,593 miles
  • 2007 – 45,799 miles
  • 2006 – 44,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,434 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Slight play in front hubs both
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,434 miles (+5,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    647356722884
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in front hubs both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,169 miles (+3,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    159612761356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f hub and n/s/f steering rack end
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight leak

  3. Pass94,543 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    863886864018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight leak steering damper..play in n/s/f hub..exhaust deterioration..

  4. Pass89,503 miles (+7,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    536113726464
    • AdvisoryPlay in front hubs

  5. Pass81,991 miles (+7,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    659374238971
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in hubs ( both )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner also cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass74,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    596086490421
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracks in tread..

  7. Fail74,959 miles (+4,405)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    854330235243
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracks in tread..

  8. Pass70,554 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    931260544013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,513 miles (+2,157)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,513 miles
    Test number
    947553373444
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFuel pipe excessively damaged tank vent (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  10. Pass68,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    536737505092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,356 miles (+2,500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    118315405411
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,856 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    549005814017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,495 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    738007913073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,687 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,687 miles
    Test number
    388717302050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,064 miles (+3,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    609397911045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass51,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    553354810060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,115 miles (+3,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    234774410031
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Pass47,499 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    354839319049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail47,485 miles (+892)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    281316219047
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass46,593 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    641507608023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,799 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    790323007087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    502550016048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T798 LJW

Does T798 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T798 LJW expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T798 LJW?
The MOT on T798 LJW expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T798 LJW done?
T798 LJW was recorded at 103,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has T798 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T798 LJW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on T798 LJW 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 T798 LJW find?
T798 LJW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front slight play in front hubs both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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