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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S37 WAWMOT history

S37 WAW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S37 WAW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,346 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 WAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 WAW was last recorded at 146,346 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,344 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,346 miles
  • 2025 – 137,463 miles
  • 2024 – 125,673 miles
  • 2023 – 118,946 miles
  • 2022 – 99,239 miles
  • 2021 – 97,643 miles
  • 2020 – 91,438 miles
  • 2019 – 91,020 miles
  • 2016 – 88,019 miles
  • 2015 – 81,188 miles
  • 2013 – 73,880 miles
  • 2012 – 70,219 miles
  • 2011 – 67,437 miles
  • 2010 – 64,479 miles
  • 2009 – 60,376 miles
  • 2008 – 55,932 miles
  • 2007 – 48,945 miles
  • 2006 – 45,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to the under sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,346 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,346 miles
    Test number
    738727332651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the under side
  2. Fail146,344 miles (+8,881)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,344 miles
    Test number
    501874962392
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the under side
  3. Pass137,463 miles (+11,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,463 miles
    Test number
    904682018479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,673 miles (+6,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,673 miles
    Test number
    557108316909
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on inner rear sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
  5. Pass118,946 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,946 miles
    Test number
    679531846270
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,944 miles (+19,705)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,944 miles
    Test number
    659830102936
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,239 miles (+1,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    410282517217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass97,643 miles (+6,205)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    145494699034
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,438 miles (+418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    212600481888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass91,020 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    766709513857
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted can not fully inspect sills
  11. Pass88,019 miles (+6,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,019 miles
    Test number
    936186251575
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints slight play
  12. Pass81,188 miles (+7,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    188432355423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,880 miles (+3,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    566881063124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass70,219 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,219 miles
    Test number
    735015542194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,437 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    768734561137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,479 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    211398060141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,376 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    994597159172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    282372668468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,932 miles (+6,987)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    182459658107
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit
  20. Pass48,945 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    281660167454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,623 miles
    Test number
    754611766175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 WAW

Does S37 WAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 WAW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 WAW?
The MOT on S37 WAW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 WAW done?
S37 WAW was recorded at 146,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has S37 WAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 WAW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 WAW 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 S37 WAW find?
S37 WAW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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