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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

8797 PLMOT history

8797 PL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

8797 PL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,069 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8797 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8797 PL was last recorded at 95,069 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,286 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,069 miles
  • 2024 – 91,286 miles
  • 2023 – 87,810 miles
  • 2022 – 85,679 miles
  • 2021 – 81,059 miles
  • 2020 – 76,036 miles
  • 2019 – 71,610 miles
  • 2018 – 64,894 miles
  • 2017 – 61,563 miles
  • 2016 – 56,135 miles
  • 2015 – 51,224 miles
  • 2014 – 45,254 miles
  • 2013 – 39,195 miles
  • 2012 – 32,504 miles
  • 2011 – 28,339 miles
  • 2010 – 23,464 miles
  • 2009 – 19,291 miles
  • 2008 – 14,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,069 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,069 miles (+3,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    532036526549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,286 miles (+3,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    866033793351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just legal at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,810 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    265821837585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail87,790 miles (+2,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,790 miles
    Test number
    477391354009
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,679 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,679 miles
    Test number
    412848993459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,676 miles (+4,617)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    578155824412
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play In lower arm! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    202763293868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,059 miles (+5,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    114300506589
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass76,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    861017183210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail76,036 miles (+4,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    356247257209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    541089864595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,610 miles (+6,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    543190159368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass64,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    603175618665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,894 miles (+3,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    654566057446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass61,563 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    186645110262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,135 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    401709430736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,224 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    817593520831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,254 miles (+6,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    449054944311
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass39,195 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,195 miles
    Test number
    766227843386
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail39,173 miles (+6,669)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    486834543476
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,504 miles (+4,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    255141442349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

  22. Pass28,339 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    436301741463
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass23,464 miles (+4,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,464 miles
    Test number
    322352540347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,291 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,291 miles
    Test number
    440425649468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass14,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,697 miles
    Test number
    772647048320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8797 PL

What vehicle is registration 8797 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8797 PL on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 10 Dec 2005. 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 8797 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8797 PL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8797 PL?
The MOT on 8797 PL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8797 PL done?
8797 PL was recorded at 95,069 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has 8797 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8797 PL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 8797 PL 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 8797 PL find?
8797 PL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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