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Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S731 JECMOT history

S731 JEC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

S731 JEC red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
89,730 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 JEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 JEC was last recorded at 89,730 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,599 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
2,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,730 miles
  • 2023 – 88,599 miles
  • 2022 – 88,592 miles
  • 2020 – 85,519 miles
  • 2019 – 82,619 miles
  • 2018 – 78,491 miles
  • 2017 – 75,065 miles
  • 2016 – 71,070 miles
  • 2015 – 64,003 miles
  • 2014 – 56,468 miles
  • 2013 – 50,269 miles
  • 2012 – 47,096 miles
  • 2010 – 46,552 miles
  • 2009 – 46,151 miles
  • 2008 – 44,550 miles
  • 2006 – 40,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,730 miles
  • DangerousUnder sills all parts
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,730 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,730 miles
    Test number
    510746756449
    • DangerousUnder sills all parts
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,599 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    108032291358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering head bearings has slight free play and off side (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear Arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear Also suspension s component are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,599 miles (+7)4 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    361628731452
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass88,592 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    430901730689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  5. Fail88,592 miles (+3,073)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    320277695227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet and under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside suspension components corroded

  6. Pass85,519 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,519 miles
    Test number
    177853070910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass82,619 miles (+4,128)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    111766876548
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,491 miles (+3,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    191895345393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,065 miles (+3,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    102570272158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass71,070 miles (+7,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    976841966974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,003 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    110015802495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,468 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    327845544231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,269 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    359162563299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,096 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    375748062284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,552 miles (+401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,552 miles
    Test number
    343142120204
    • NoteRear differential leaking oil
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

  16. Fail46,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    233708619227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass46,151 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    773468219281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,550 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    231508518265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass44,550 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    710468118211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    492469116215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,513 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    872126416296
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Questions about S731 JEC

Does S731 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S731 JEC expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S731 JEC?
The MOT on S731 JEC expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S731 JEC done?
S731 JEC was recorded at 89,730 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 2,707 miles a year.
Has S731 JEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 JEC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S731 JEC 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 S731 JEC find?
S731 JEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 6 advisories: under sills all parts; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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