Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1986 · 2,746 cc

77 MAXMOT history

77 MAX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jan 1986. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,505 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 77 MAX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
77 MAX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
10 Jan 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

77 MAX was last recorded at 59,505 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,931 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,505 miles
  • 2025 – 58,931 miles
  • 2024 – 57,492 miles
  • 2023 – 57,036 miles
  • 2022 – 55,792 miles
  • 2020 – 55,307 miles
  • 2019 – 54,753 miles
  • 2018 – 53,906 miles
  • 2017 – 53,560 miles
  • 2016 – 52,833 miles
  • 2015 – 52,431 miles
  • 2014 – 50,741 miles
  • 2013 – 50,506 miles
  • 2011 – 49,999 miles
  • 2010 – 48,777 miles
  • 2009 – 48,371 miles
  • 2008 – 47,311 miles
  • 2007 – 46,205 miles
  • 2006 – 45,565 miles
  • 2005 – 43,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,505 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil around sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,505 miles (+574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    867377579261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil around sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass58,931 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,931 miles
    Test number
    384165771761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,492 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    619355478938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass57,036 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    288603401994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    409314521195
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Front axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail55,782 miles (+475)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    474202007848
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Front axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass55,307 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    183702410356
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,753 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    546825461315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,906 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    455206210203
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,560 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    253379590931
    • AdvisoryDiff leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass52,833 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,833 miles
    Test number
    419456563038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,431 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,431 miles
    Test number
    769154655075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,741 miles (+235)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    198560824467
    • NoteFront brake pads covered up due to the design feature of a combination of wheels dust and dert covers and calliper design
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  14. Pass50,506 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    658577813084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,999 miles (+1,222)1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    538656321375
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  16. Pass48,777 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    134464720319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,371 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    454697709357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,311 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    463810288253
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  19. Pass47,311 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    971200988253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,205 miles (+640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    751419317268
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge
  21. Pass45,565 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    780320926283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    371849195106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 77 MAX

What vehicle is registration 77 MAX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 MAX on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jan 1986. 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 77 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 77 MAX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 77 MAX?
The MOT on 77 MAX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 77 MAX done?
77 MAX was recorded at 59,505 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has 77 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 MAX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 77 MAX 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 77 MAX find?
77 MAX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump and gearbox.

Browse all 77M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.