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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

PLJ 937MOT history

PLJ 937 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

PLJ 937 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
127,744 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLJ 937
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLJ 937 was last recorded at 127,744 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,065 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,679 miles
Average per year
5,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,744 miles
  • 2025 – 124,065 miles
  • 2024 – 118,876 miles
  • 2023 – 114,514 miles
  • 2021 – 107,934 miles
  • 2020 – 102,969 miles
  • 2019 – 96,408 miles
  • 2018 – 90,142 miles
  • 2017 – 86,472 miles
  • 2016 – 83,242 miles
  • 2015 – 80,537 miles
  • 2014 – 76,080 miles
  • 2013 – 70,047 miles
  • 2012 – 63,420 miles
  • 2011 – 57,332 miles
  • 2010 – 49,279 miles
  • 2009 – 40,590 miles
  • 2008 – 33,324 miles
  • 2007 – 26,067 miles
  • 2006 – 17,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,744 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside rear brake pipe -limited vision on extent of corrosion ,advise renewing asap
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

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, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play PIN UP.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,744 miles (+3,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,744 miles
    Test number
    571581401123
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside rear brake pipe -limited vision on extent of corrosion ,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  2. Pass124,065 miles (+5,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    773681287054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded but goes above sub-frame so limited vision condition unknown. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass118,876 miles (+4,362)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    556450484999
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin down. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. Tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play PIN UP. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. Tyre size 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded.
  4. Pass114,514 miles (+6,580)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    722607386865
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded.
  5. Pass107,934 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,934 miles
    Test number
    250588633376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,969 miles (+119)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,969 miles
    Test number
    528126107307
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail102,850 miles (+6,442)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    768698412151
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass96,408 miles (+6,266)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    932901344164
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin up. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin up. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Pin up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,142 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,142 miles
    Test number
    267006744017
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass86,472 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    901202250786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass83,242 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    604192546559
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass80,537 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    645072915139
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail80,528 miles (+4,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    276891015139
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass76,080 miles (+6,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    285054404130
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass70,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    518568003110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,047 miles (+6,627)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,047 miles
    Test number
    269447603414
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass63,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    195464992454
    • NoteOs & ns rear tyres tread low.
  18. Fail63,420 miles (+6,088)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    729034292026
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOs & ns rear tyres tread low.
  19. Pass57,332 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,332 miles
    Test number
    396874091074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,331 miles (+8,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    719530091074
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass49,279 miles (+8,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    524493000113
    • NoteStone chip to windscreen
  22. Pass40,590 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    933765909193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,324 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    534904318162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    521784317152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,067 miles (+8,927)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    501454717141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  26. Pass17,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,140 miles
    Test number
    742632926137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PLJ 937

What vehicle is registration PLJ 937 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLJ 937 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2003. 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 PLJ 937 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PLJ 937 is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on PLJ 937?
The MOT on PLJ 937 is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PLJ 937 done?
PLJ 937 was recorded at 127,744 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,523 miles a year.
Has PLJ 937 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLJ 937 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on PLJ 937 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 PLJ 937 find?
PLJ 937 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe -limited vision on extent of corrosion ,advise renewing asap; front tyres worn on edges.

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