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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,497 cc

P303 SWYMOT history

P303 SWY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

P303 SWY white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,314 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 SWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 SWY was last recorded at 87,314 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,047 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,267 miles
Average per year
2,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,314 miles
  • 2024 – 85,047 miles
  • 2023 – 84,537 miles
  • 2022 – 83,640 miles
  • 2021 – 81,921 miles
  • 2020 – 81,043 miles
  • 2019 – 79,405 miles
  • 2018 – 77,383 miles
  • 2017 – 75,610 miles
  • 2016 – 73,781 miles
  • 2015 – 71,831 miles
  • 2014 – 69,724 miles
  • 2013 – 67,701 miles
  • 2012 – 65,432 miles
  • 2011 – 63,155 miles
  • 2010 – 60,204 miles
  • 2009 – 55,206 miles
  • 2008 – 51,514 miles
  • 2007 – 49,101 miles
  • 2006 – 46,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,314 miles (+2,267)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,314 miles
    Test number
    975527529483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,047 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    360344553854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    414344414302
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail84,537 miles (+897)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    269208952641
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass83,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    539249616184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,640 miles (+1,719)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    253916966160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,921 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    944552685271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,043 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    475975178210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,405 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,405 miles
    Test number
    934563105749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    905631127428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,383 miles (+1,773)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    678264234752
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass75,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    681647105567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail75,605 miles (+1,824)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,605 miles
    Test number
    649153245391
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,781 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    828566190081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,831 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    791865236782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    755312764271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,724 miles (+2,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    955402864205
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass67,701 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    246867663271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,432 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    327740272413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,155 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    625181471209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,204 miles (+4,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    813721370275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass55,206 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    410038459291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,514 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    330424668284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,101 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    970017357298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    362548446426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 SWY

Does P303 SWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P303 SWY is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P303 SWY?
The MOT on P303 SWY is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P303 SWY done?
P303 SWY was recorded at 87,314 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
Has P303 SWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 SWY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P303 SWY 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 P303 SWY find?
P303 SWY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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