
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 2,497 cc
P765 FDPMOT history
P765 FDP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 126,874 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,698 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P765 FDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 13 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P765 FDP was last recorded at 126,874 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 123,534 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,340 miles
- Average per year
- 2,698 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,874 miles
- 2023 – 123,534 miles
- 2022 – 120,800 miles
- 2021 – 119,929 miles
- 2020 – 118,918 miles
- 2019 – 117,309 miles
- 2018 – 112,780 miles
- 2017 – 108,360 miles
- 2016 – 104,268 miles
- 2015 – 99,722 miles
- 2014 – 98,673 miles
- 2013 – 97,225 miles
- 2012 – 95,974 miles
- 2011 – 93,793 miles
- 2010 – 91,681 miles
- 2009 – 87,911 miles
- 2008 – 84,729 miles
- 2007 – 81,113 miles
- 2006 – 78,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,874 miles (+3,340)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 126,874 miles
- Test number
- 941335635580
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,534 miles (+2,734)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,534 miles
- Test number
- 697870137107
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass120,800 miles (+871)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 120,800 miles
- Test number
- 857469877629
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,929 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 119,929 miles
- Test number
- 453566614671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,918 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,918 miles
- Test number
- 884998343484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,309 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,309 miles
- Test number
- 777672108768
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake very little reserve travel
Fail117,301 miles (+4,521)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,301 miles
- Test number
- 849130876628
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake very little reserve travel
Pass112,780 miles (+4,420)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,780 miles
- Test number
- 518206045191
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve
Pass108,360 miles (+4,092)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,360 miles
- Test number
- 692485529183
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber mount missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear uneven brake pad wear
Pass104,268 miles (+4,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 104,268 miles
- Test number
- 476734766567
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass99,722 miles (+1,049)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 99,722 miles
- Test number
- 658219205288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass98,673 miles (+1,448)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 98,673 miles
- Test number
- 985525304236
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDiff slightly wet
- NoteGeneral wear to all rear suspension arms
- NoteLow tone horn inop
- NoteSmall hole in n/s/f track rod end
- NoteWiper blade slightly smearing
- NoteN/s washer jet blocked
- NoteN/s/f jacking bung missing
Pass97,225 miles (+1,251)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 575525603251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate is cracked - not affecting digits
- NoteSmells like diesel fuel under the bonnet but cant see anything due to engine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass95,974 miles (+2,181)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 95,974 miles
- Test number
- 507131002234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear subframe.
Pass93,793 miles (+2,112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,793 miles
- Test number
- 587100901201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass91,681 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 91,681 miles
- Test number
- 510051590145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,679 miles (+3,768)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,679 miles
- Test number
- 103050090167
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass87,911 miles (+3,182)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 87,911 miles
- Test number
- 274081009210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,729 miles (+3,616)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,729 miles
- Test number
- 530546708253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,113 miles (+2,849)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 81,113 miles
- Test number
- 330675307446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 78,264 miles
- Test number
- 200674716232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about P765 FDP
- Does P765 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P765 FDP expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P765 FDP?
- The MOT on P765 FDP expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P765 FDP done?
- P765 FDP was recorded at 126,874 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
- Has P765 FDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P765 FDP has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on P765 FDP 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 P765 FDP find?
- P765 FDP passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint.; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker casings corroded., and 3 more.
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