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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,397 cc

TL 409MOT history

TL 409 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,076 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TL 409
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TL 409 was last recorded at 93,076 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,123 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
953 miles
Average per year
1,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,076 miles
  • 2025 – 92,123 miles
  • 2024 – 91,088 miles
  • 2023 – 90,194 miles
  • 2022 – 89,439 miles
  • 2021 – 88,451 miles
  • 2020 – 87,619 miles
  • 2019 – 86,586 miles
  • 2018 – 85,886 miles
  • 2017 – 85,016 miles
  • 2016 – 84,086 miles
  • 2015 – 83,002 miles
  • 2014 – 81,612 miles
  • 2013 – 80,235 miles
  • 2012 – 78,283 miles
  • 2011 – 76,030 miles
  • 2010 – 73,390 miles
  • 2009 – 70,698 miles
  • 2008 – 68,029 miles
  • 2007 – 64,344 miles
  • 2006 – 60,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,076 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 3812 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 1713 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 3812 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge dot 1713 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,076 miles (+953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    953579382502
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 3812 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 1713 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 3812 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge dot 1713 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,123 miles (+1,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    536070186620
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all lamps (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,088 miles (+894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    219501843133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass90,194 miles (+755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,194 miles
    Test number
    274920729572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,439 miles (+988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    265280491157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,451 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    345592855808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  7. Pass87,619 miles (+1,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,619 miles
    Test number
    150621373453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Pass86,586 miles (+700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    337362777290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  9. Pass85,886 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,886 miles
    Test number
    812891109115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,016 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    620723046985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    910690747146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,086 miles (+1,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    667419068832
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass83,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    326574735116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,002 miles (+1,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    137624835186
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Fail81,612 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    369375334177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass81,612 miles (+1,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    596175534122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass80,235 miles (+1,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,235 miles
    Test number
    407432843131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass78,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    855332942131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,283 miles (+2,253)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    987482442194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass76,030 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    807693641136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,390 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    651721430182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass70,698 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    781262639163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,029 miles
    Test number
    444171648199
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail68,023 miles (+3,679)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    201941248487
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,344 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,344 miles
    Test number
    213313047475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    871045846135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TL 409

What vehicle is registration TL 409 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TL 409 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TL 409 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TL 409 is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on TL 409?
The MOT on TL 409 is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TL 409 done?
TL 409 was recorded at 93,076 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,591 miles a year.
Has TL 409 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TL 409 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2016.
Has the mileage on TL 409 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 TL 409 find?
TL 409 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 3812; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges low pressure dot 1713, and 3 more.

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