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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

PR 198MOT history

PR 198 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

PR 198 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,274 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PR 198
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PR 198 was last recorded at 67,274 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,249 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,274 miles
  • 2024 – 65,528 miles
  • 2023 – 62,991 miles
  • 2022 – 62,051 miles
  • 2021 – 61,239 miles
  • 2020 – 56,966 miles
  • 2019 – 55,297 miles
  • 2018 – 53,648 miles
  • 2017 – 52,821 miles
  • 2016 – 50,947 miles
  • 2015 – 49,294 miles
  • 2014 – 46,951 miles
  • 2013 – 44,152 miles
  • 2012 – 40,690 miles
  • 2011 – 36,205 miles
  • 2010 – 32,799 miles
  • 2009 – 27,897 miles
  • 2008 – 23,702 miles
  • 2007 – 19,596 miles
  • 2006 – 14,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,274 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.

  • All door bottoms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,274 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    551031516805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,249 miles (+1,721)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    441217531415
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,528 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    474357079547
    • AdvisoryAll door bottoms corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF brake pipes

  4. Fail65,523 miles (+2,532)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    224937569850
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll door bottoms corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF brake pipes

  5. Pass62,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    718492943973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,991 miles (+940)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    224174518886
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,051 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    776483419843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,239 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    112437344942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail61,239 miles (+4,273)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    346480227400
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass56,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    737912555154
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror light sensitive coating faulty

  11. Fail56,966 miles (+1,669)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    751616488589
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror light sensitive coating faulty

  12. Pass55,297 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    647384165363
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail55,297 miles (+1,649)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    985725005726
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not moving (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass53,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    547412679838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,644 miles (+823)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    450879826852
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass52,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    343110489674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,821 miles (+1,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    743594845667
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass50,947 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    570989706030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,294 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    666078511448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,951 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    987666524270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    207425523253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,152 miles (+3,462)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    167125823238
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,690 miles (+4,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    455417522258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,205 miles (+3,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    338914831460
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  25. Pass32,799 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,799 miles
    Test number
    223297430257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,897 miles (+4,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    693414569287
    • NoteNearside front tyre has nail in tread

  27. Pass23,702 miles (+4,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,702 miles
    Test number
    542960468208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass19,596 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,596 miles
    Test number
    940688767281
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass14,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,802 miles
    Test number
    503620676212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PR 198

What vehicle is registration PR 198 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PR 198 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 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 PR 198 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PR 198 is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PR 198?
The MOT on PR 198 is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PR 198 done?
PR 198 was recorded at 67,274 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has PR 198 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PR 198 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on PR 198 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 PR 198 find?
PR 198 passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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