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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

DS 8797MOT history

DS 8797 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

DS 8797 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,098 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8797
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8797 was last recorded at 62,098 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,021 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,077 miles
Average per year
2,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,098 miles
  • 2025 – 60,021 miles
  • 2024 – 57,175 miles
  • 2023 – 53,874 miles
  • 2022 – 52,152 miles
  • 2021 – 50,495 miles
  • 2020 – 49,083 miles
  • 2019 – 47,823 miles
  • 2018 – 46,670 miles
  • 2017 – 45,249 miles
  • 2016 – 43,281 miles
  • 2015 – 41,432 miles
  • 2014 – 39,609 miles
  • 2013 – 36,623 miles
  • 2012 – 30,448 miles
  • 2011 – 23,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,098 miles
    Test number
    201282660164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,098 miles (+2,077)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,098 miles
    Test number
    759303847815
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass60,021 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    877295014315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,008 miles (+2,833)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    970179477564
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    313593460617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,175 miles (+3,301)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    378090132342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass53,874 miles (+1,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    375712907186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and n\s\r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and o\s\r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  8. Pass52,152 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    207503041637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,495 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    640160969456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,083 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    486950132163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,823 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    103497586755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    986624260726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,670 miles (+1,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    427937101646
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass45,249 miles (+1,968)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    562162808819
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousTyres - all ageing & splitting on shoulders (2055516)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer secondary tail/stop light/bulb not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  15. Pass43,281 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    580153640811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,432 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    686037545107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,609 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,609 miles
    Test number
    295998614427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,623 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    627078243155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,448 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,448 miles
    Test number
    887108732141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    265884241477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,815 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    669574041154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about DS 8797

What vehicle is registration DS 8797 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8797 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 May 2008. 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 DS 8797 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8797 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8797?
The MOT on DS 8797 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8797 done?
DS 8797 was recorded at 62,098 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
Has DS 8797 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8797 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 8797 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 DS 8797 find?
DS 8797 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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