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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,996 cc

P73 OTWMOT history

P73 OTW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

P73 OTW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,627 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 OTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 OTW was last recorded at 139,627 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,886 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,741 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,627 miles
  • 2025 – 137,886 miles
  • 2024 – 135,740 miles
  • 2023 – 133,459 miles
  • 2022 – 131,016 miles
  • 2021 – 128,602 miles
  • 2020 – 126,285 miles
  • 2019 – 123,085 miles
  • 2018 – 120,413 miles
  • 2017 – 117,189 miles
  • 2016 – 113,967 miles
  • 2015 – 111,187 miles
  • 2014 – 107,741 miles
  • 2013 – 104,601 miles
  • 2012 – 101,782 miles
  • 2011 – 98,348 miles
  • 2010 – 95,878 miles
  • 2009 – 93,847 miles
  • 2008 – 91,441 miles
  • 2007 – 89,342 miles
  • 2006 – 87,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,627 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,627 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    696647587019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,886 miles
    Test number
    200951420522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,886 miles (+2,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,886 miles
    Test number
    857688332875
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,740 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,740 miles
    Test number
    839913606393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,459 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,459 miles
    Test number
    284463779787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,016 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,016 miles
    Test number
    920577807436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,602 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,602 miles
    Test number
    235811764045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,285 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,285 miles
    Test number
    759119011398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,085 miles (+2,672)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,085 miles
    Test number
    875360251885
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,413 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,413 miles
    Test number
    373015650525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass117,189 miles (+3,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,189 miles
    Test number
    973859926268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass113,967 miles (+2,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,967 miles
    Test number
    134429183085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,187 miles (+3,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,187 miles
    Test number
    766045215060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass107,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    376575214097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail107,741 miles (+3,140)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    666415114019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass104,601 miles (+2,819)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    398493103062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass101,782 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    185253612461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,348 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    988234211068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    853325610014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,878 miles (+2,031)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    182545410446
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDifferential oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  21. Pass93,847 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,847 miles
    Test number
    132445919406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,441 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,441 miles
    Test number
    190709408095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,342 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,342 miles
    Test number
    181647417001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass87,508 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    160711216412
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake hoses perishing

Questions about P73 OTW

Does P73 OTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 OTW is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 OTW?
The MOT on P73 OTW is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 OTW done?
P73 OTW was recorded at 139,627 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has P73 OTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 OTW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P73 OTW 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 P73 OTW find?
P73 OTW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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