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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

T859 LJAMOT history

T859 LJA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,308 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 LJA was last recorded at 136,308 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,308 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,308 miles
  • 2021 – 130,523 miles
  • 2020 – 123,644 miles
  • 2019 – 122,573 miles
  • 2018 – 121,046 miles
  • 2017 – 120,556 miles
  • 2016 – 117,332 miles
  • 2015 – 116,164 miles
  • 2014 – 112,904 miles
  • 2013 – 109,313 miles
  • 2012 – 106,572 miles
  • 2011 – 104,313 miles
  • 2010 – 101,926 miles
  • 2009 – 99,621 miles
  • 2008 – 90,144 miles
  • 2007 – 82,687 miles
  • 2006 – 73,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,308 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler nearside.Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust centre hanger broken but still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,308 miles
    Test number
    513049441337
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler nearside.

  2. Fail136,308 miles (+5,785)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,308 miles
    Test number
    338417991111
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler nearside.
    • AdvisoryHole in nearside reverse light lens

  3. Pass130,523 miles (+6,879)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    238699692745
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of floorpan nearside.
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering track rod ball joints both sides.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler nearside.

  4. Pass123,644 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    356060141143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear of nearside floorpan.

  5. Fail123,644 miles (+1,071)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    353025323703
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear of nearside floorpan.

  6. Pass122,573 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    595955182094
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail122,573 miles (+1,527)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    357287049540
    • DangerousValve stem seriously misaligned All four (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass121,046 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    389931412868
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre hanger broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail121,031 miles (+475)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    960263165563
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCover missing offside indicator repeater.
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre hanger broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass120,556 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    284530372842
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Pass117,332 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    335477011559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,164 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    315656535441
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass116,164 miles (+3,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    379706935401
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass112,904 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    898780544225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,313 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    878922593124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,572 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    215838502219
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  17. Pass104,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    365930011411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,308 miles (+2,382)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,308 miles
    Test number
    225220511266
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on inner edge but not showing cords.

  19. Pass101,926 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    861903900253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass99,621 miles (+9,477)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    391283329226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust front bracket corroded
    • NoteFront & rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass90,144 miles (+7,457)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    470582418245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate delaminated

  22. Pass82,687 miles (+8,747)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    430185307250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass73,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    423463416249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,940 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    143643116296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about T859 LJA

Does T859 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T859 LJA expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T859 LJA?
The MOT on T859 LJA expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T859 LJA done?
T859 LJA was recorded at 136,308 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has T859 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 LJA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T859 LJA 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 T859 LJA find?
T859 LJA passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: corrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; slight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides., and 1 more.

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