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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

7738 FMMOT history

7738 FM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

7738 FM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,126 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7738 FM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7738 FM was last recorded at 185,126 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,799 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,327 miles
Average per year
9,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,126 miles
  • 2025 – 182,799 miles
  • 2024 – 179,202 miles
  • 2023 – 174,563 miles
  • 2022 – 169,344 miles
  • 2021 – 165,014 miles
  • 2020 – 160,700 miles
  • 2019 – 155,638 miles
  • 2018 – 146,070 miles
  • 2017 – 136,400 miles
  • 2016 – 121,939 miles
  • 2015 – 108,871 miles
  • 2014 – 93,570 miles
  • 2013 – 77,402 miles
  • 2012 – 59,789 miles
  • 2011 – 34,652 miles
  • 2010 – 26,021 miles
  • 2009 – 22,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,126 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,126 miles (+2,327)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,126 miles
    Test number
    461430360939
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass182,799 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,799 miles
    Test number
    865026042096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail182,797 miles (+3,595)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,797 miles
    Test number
    695069326778
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass179,202 miles (+4,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,202 miles
    Test number
    897212394720
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass174,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,563 miles
    Test number
    165455420815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays covering testable items
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met limits
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms covered with plastic trim

  6. Fail174,563 miles (+5,219)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,563 miles
    Test number
    370871552653
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays covering testable items
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met limits
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms covered with plastic trim

  7. Pass169,344 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    138581087766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail169,344 miles (+4,330)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    618296725512
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass165,014 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,014 miles
    Test number
    924489477732
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail165,014 miles (+4,314)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,014 miles
    Test number
    184468894084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass160,700 miles (+248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,700 miles
    Test number
    829904286158
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obsuring some componets

  12. Fail160,452 miles (+4,814)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,452 miles
    Test number
    401598794401
    • DangerousRear shockers not damping
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  13. Pass155,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,638 miles
    Test number
    744154050709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,635 miles (+51)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    742183498716
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  15. Fail155,584 miles (+9,514)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,584 miles
    Test number
    548759523844
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing mounting bolt snapped off and bush badly worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing one bolt snapped off mounting and bush badly worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass146,070 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,070 miles
    Test number
    991433547326
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  17. Fail146,070 miles (+9,670)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,070 miles
    Test number
    443983547629
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  18. Pass136,400 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    187527975449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear bands (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cracking but secure and no leaks

  19. Fail136,399 miles (+14,460)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,399 miles
    Test number
    391571233941
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear bands (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cracking but secure and no leaks

  20. Pass121,939 miles (+13,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,939 miles
    Test number
    385489877481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass108,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    355404413551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,871 miles (+15,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    897592659978
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass93,570 miles (+16,168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    829245744243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,402 miles (+17,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    695348243240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,789 miles (+25,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    745329542234
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,652 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,652 miles
    Test number
    176994541271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,021 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    262369540229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,412 miles
    Test number
    332342399282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7738 FM

What vehicle is registration 7738 FM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7738 FM on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2006. 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 7738 FM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7738 FM is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7738 FM?
The MOT on 7738 FM is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7738 FM done?
7738 FM was recorded at 185,126 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,668 miles a year.
Has 7738 FM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7738 FM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 7738 FM 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 7738 FM find?
7738 FM passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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