Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,397 cc
R34 PAHMOT history
R34 PAH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 92,203 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R34 PAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R34 PAH was last recorded at 92,203 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,954 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,249 miles
- Average per year
- 2,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,203 miles
- 2025 – 85,954 miles
- 2024 – 81,290 miles
- 2023 – 72,863 miles
- 2022 – 63,775 miles
- 2021 – 61,530 miles
- 2020 – 60,633 miles
- 2019 – 59,005 miles
- 2018 – 57,102 miles
- 2017 – 55,122 miles
- 2016 – 53,679 miles
- 2015 – 51,864 miles
- 2014 – 49,252 miles
- 2013 – 46,825 miles
- 2012 – 44,532 miles
- 2011 – 43,009 miles
- 2010 – 41,326 miles
- 2009 – 39,411 miles
- 2008 – 38,170 miles
- 2007 – 36,729 miles
- 2006 – 35,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside track rod inner joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,203 miles (+6,249)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 92,203 miles
- Test number
- 636857714050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,954 miles (+4,664)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 85,954 miles
- Test number
- 738640802824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,290 miles
- Test number
- 922736879238
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,290 miles (+8,427)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,290 miles
- Test number
- 546820305597
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,863 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 72,863 miles
- Test number
- 919797512264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail72,862 miles (+9,087)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,862 miles
- Test number
- 777617210673
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,775 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 63,775 miles
- Test number
- 978607364736
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,530 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 61,530 miles
- Test number
- 920535448819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,633 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 60,633 miles
- Test number
- 274546200725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,005 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 59,005 miles
- Test number
- 257211817334
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,102 miles (+1,980)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,102 miles
- Test number
- 874368958626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,122 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,122 miles
- Test number
- 104526275358
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass53,679 miles (+1,815)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,679 miles
- Test number
- 141399526613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,864 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,864 miles
- Test number
- 105130295059
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass49,252 miles (+2,427)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 228181794068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,825 miles (+2,293)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,825 miles
- Test number
- 636772993031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,532 miles (+1,523)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,532 miles
- Test number
- 118060592482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,009 miles (+1,683)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,009 miles
- Test number
- 337318381018
- NoteRear axle leak
Pass41,326 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,326 miles
- Test number
- 721085080038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,411 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,411 miles
- Test number
- 803722689014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,170 miles (+1,441)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,170 miles
- Test number
- 103116688042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,729 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,729 miles
- Test number
- 310850887099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,152 miles
- Test number
- 281326276003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R34 PAH
- Does R34 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 PAH is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R34 PAH?
- The MOT on R34 PAH is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R34 PAH done?
- R34 PAH was recorded at 92,203 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
- Has R34 PAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R34 PAH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on R34 PAH 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 R34 PAH find?
- R34 PAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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