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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,799 cc

R993 SJWMOT history

R993 SJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

R993 SJW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,467 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R993 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R993 SJW was last recorded at 74,467 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,808 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,467 miles
  • 2025 – 71,808 miles
  • 2024 – 69,114 miles
  • 2023 – 66,418 miles
  • 2022 – 63,629 miles
  • 2021 – 60,701 miles
  • 2020 – 57,073 miles
  • 2019 – 54,575 miles
  • 2018 – 53,899 miles
  • 2017 – 53,467 miles
  • 2016 – 53,031 miles
  • 2015 – 52,548 miles
  • 2014 – 52,049 miles
  • 2013 – 51,875 miles
  • 2012 – 51,331 miles
  • 2010 – 50,407 miles
  • 2009 – 49,109 miles
  • 2008 – 47,593 miles
  • 2007 – 45,660 miles
  • 2006 – 44,903 miles
  • 2005 – 42,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,467 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear differential slight leak

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.

  • General corrosion underbody

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Corrosion underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,467 miles (+2,659)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,467 miles
    Test number
    355354114041
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential slight leak

  2. Pass71,808 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    148275709850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,114 miles (+2,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    992850265460
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody

  4. Pass66,418 miles (+2,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    894714674321
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak

  5. Pass63,629 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,629 miles
    Test number
    143097272023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underbody

  6. Pass60,701 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    632008650154
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

  7. Pass57,073 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    464373847376
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

  8. Pass54,575 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    434510825136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,899 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    367605470789
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass53,467 miles (+436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    863143252965
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass53,031 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    221303941720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,548 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    177584765453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,049 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,049 miles
    Test number
    908632064051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass51,875 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,875 miles
    Test number
    398520153015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,331 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    669569532052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,407 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    814631550380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,109 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    884740289293
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  18. Pass47,593 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    974155638211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,660 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    921393947281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  20. Pass44,903 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,903 miles
    Test number
    204215816241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    954751205213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R993 SJW

Does R993 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R993 SJW is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R993 SJW?
The MOT on R993 SJW is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R993 SJW done?
R993 SJW was recorded at 74,467 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has R993 SJW ever failed its MOT?
No. R993 SJW has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on R993 SJW 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 R993 SJW find?
R993 SJW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 9 more.

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