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Mercedes-Benz C

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S10 PAOMOT history

S10 PAO is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

S10 PAO gold Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,781 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 PAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 PAO was last recorded at 91,781 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,185 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,781 miles
  • 2025 – 91,185 miles
  • 2024 – 90,619 miles
  • 2023 – 90,355 miles
  • 2022 – 90,202 miles
  • 2020 – 89,898 miles
  • 2019 – 86,623 miles
  • 2018 – 83,134 miles
  • 2017 – 83,085 miles
  • 2016 – 82,072 miles
  • 2015 – 78,866 miles
  • 2014 – 73,734 miles
  • 2013 – 68,850 miles
  • 2012 – 63,114 miles
  • 2011 – 56,091 miles
  • 2010 – 52,556 miles
  • 2009 – 49,290 miles
  • 2008 – 46,369 miles
  • 2007 – 43,066 miles
  • 2006 – 39,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside wing mirror glass broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear sub -frame mounting corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 225/45/17 W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,781 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    698158901429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail91,781 miles (+596)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    300218903909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass91,185 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    833415369378
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub -frame mounting corroded
  4. Fail91,185 miles (+566)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    646406386591
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub -frame mounting corroded
  5. Pass90,619 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    172045320626
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
  6. Pass90,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    359425378231
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 225/45/17 W
  7. Fail90,355 miles (+153)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    520370316463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 225/45/17 W
  8. Pass90,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    145854115752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail90,202 miles (+304)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    238371168218
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass89,898 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    663725887703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Fail89,839 miles (+3,216)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,839 miles
    Test number
    354456484915
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass86,623 miles (+3,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    636869710190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass83,134 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    473301491567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,114 miles (+29)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    589652400779
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  15. Fail83,085 miles (+1,013)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    383617788199
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber starting to leak oil and corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
  16. Pass82,072 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    310235896610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,866 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    296676595171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,734 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    319583004452
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sidelight out
  19. Pass73,734 miles (+4,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    678053704206
    • NoteOffside rear outer sidelight out
  20. Pass68,850 miles (+5,736)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    466159693199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside outer side light in-op
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  21. Pass63,114 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    306492012481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,091 miles (+3,535)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,091 miles
    Test number
    796021601264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  23. Pass52,556 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    762178500233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    351584289120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,290 miles (+2,921)8 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    534724989142
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass46,369 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    623829498157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,066 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,066 miles
    Test number
    850739517210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    513491426298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 PAO

Does S10 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 PAO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 PAO?
The MOT on S10 PAO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 PAO done?
S10 PAO was recorded at 91,781 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has S10 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 PAO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 PAO 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 S10 PAO find?
S10 PAO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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