Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc
R989 XSWMOT history
R989 XSW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 65,304 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R989 XSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R989 XSW was last recorded at 65,304 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 5,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,424 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,880 miles
- Average per year
- 2,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,304 miles
- 2025 – 59,424 miles
- 2024 – 55,201 miles
- 2023 – 52,092 miles
- 2022 – 48,428 miles
- 2021 – 48,075 miles
- 2020 – 46,886 miles
- 2019 – 46,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,304 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 8 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,304 miles (+5,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 65,304 miles
- Test number
- 991879314614
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,424 miles (+4,223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 59,424 miles
- Test number
- 821955466248
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,201 miles (+3,109)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 55,201 miles
- Test number
- 419997712102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,092 miles (+3,664)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 52,092 miles
- Test number
- 812759692410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,428 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 48,428 miles
- Test number
- 748363676389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,325 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,325 miles
- Test number
- 873789983954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,075 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 48,075 miles
- Test number
- 213125995599
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK OF OIL FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,075 miles (+1,189)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,075 miles
- Test number
- 815349490762
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK OF OIL FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED ON TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,886 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 46,886 miles
- Test number
- 947235792251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,815 miles
- Test number
- 770727993119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R989 XSW
- Does R989 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R989 XSW is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R989 XSW?
- The MOT on R989 XSW is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R989 XSW done?
- R989 XSW was recorded at 65,304 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
- Has R989 XSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R989 XSW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on R989 XSW 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 R989 XSW find?
- R989 XSW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.
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