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T43 RJL

1999 Mercedes Unknown

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,916 mi
Last recorded116,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Unknown198,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 RJL
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 116,916 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open after pre checks (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body panel insecure panel behind entrance door hold on by cable ties (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe going to chamber (1.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under front step red bare wires (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wires wrapped around leaf spring

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,301 miles

air leak on door when closed

Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

air leak on door when closed

dash board insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 115,123 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped Beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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T43 RJL is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 198,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T43 RJL registered?

T43 RJL is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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