Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S740 SLBMOT history
S740 SLB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 131,475 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S740 SLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S740 SLB was last recorded at 131,475 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 3,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,430 miles · 1 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,045 miles
- Average per year
- 4,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 131,475 miles
- 2023 – 128,430 miles
- 2022 – 127,945 miles
- 2021 – 127,466 miles
- 2020 – 126,182 miles
- 2019 – 123,248 miles
- 2018 – 119,419 miles
- 2017 – 115,803 miles
- 2016 – 111,972 miles
- 2015 – 107,845 miles
- 2014 – 101,881 miles
- 2013 – 92,727 miles
- 2012 – 83,970 miles
- 2011 – 75,510 miles
- 2010 – 67,235 miles
- 2009 – 63,985 miles
- 2008 – 59,989 miles
- 2007 – 56,167 miles
- 2006 – 51,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,475 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,475 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 131,475 miles
- Test number
- 657882690766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,430 miles (+485)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 128,430 miles
- Test number
- 211108402531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,945 miles (+479)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 127,945 miles
- Test number
- 876678406471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass127,466 miles (+1,284)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 127,466 miles
- Test number
- 607873940956
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass126,182 miles (+2,934)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 126,182 miles
- Test number
- 709805605521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,248 miles (+3,829)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,248 miles
- Test number
- 585496248032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,419 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 119,419 miles
- Test number
- 203686412255
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass115,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,803 miles
- Test number
- 783647422104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,803 miles (+3,831)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,803 miles
- Test number
- 903062226132
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass111,972 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,972 miles
- Test number
- 660465823589
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Fail111,942 miles (+4,097)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,942 miles
- Test number
- 502306553166
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Pass107,845 miles (+5,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 107,845 miles
- Test number
- 228074465198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass101,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,881 miles
- Test number
- 448431464161
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail101,881 miles (+9,154)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,881 miles
- Test number
- 775211664146
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,727 miles (+8,757)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 92,727 miles
- Test number
- 238636953478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass83,970 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,970 miles
- Test number
- 559923262186
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,970 miles (+8,460)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,970 miles
- Test number
- 687093062168
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 75,510 miles
- Test number
- 728682161159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,510 miles (+8,275)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,510 miles
- Test number
- 216682161159
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,235 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,235 miles
- Test number
- 403789650107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,985 miles (+3,996)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 63,985 miles
- Test number
- 393699159165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,989 miles (+3,822)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,989 miles
- Test number
- 640721668105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,167 miles (+4,203)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,167 miles
- Test number
- 922226557198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,964 miles
- Test number
- 723740466124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,964 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,964 miles
- Test number
- 771150566112
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about S740 SLB
- Does S740 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S740 SLB expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S740 SLB?
- The MOT on S740 SLB expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S740 SLB done?
- S740 SLB was recorded at 131,475 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
- Has S740 SLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S740 SLB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on S740 SLB 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 S740 SLB find?
- S740 SLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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