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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S740 WJNMOT history

S740 WJN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S740 WJN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,582 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 WJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 WJN was last recorded at 89,582 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2015: 58,356 miles, lower than 59,356 miles on 19 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,803 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,779 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,582 miles
  • 2024 – 87,803 miles
  • 2023 – 83,209 miles
  • 2022 – 77,235 miles
  • 2020 – 69,052 miles
  • 2019 – 67,646 miles
  • 2018 – 65,643 miles
  • 2017 – 63,490 miles
  • 2016 – 61,257 miles
  • 2015 – 58,356 miles
  • 2014 – 58,455 miles
  • 2013 – 55,701 miles
  • 2012 – 52,831 miles
  • 2011 – 49,884 miles
  • 2010 – 46,208 miles
  • 2009 – 41,872 miles
  • 2008 – 38,123 miles
  • 2007 – 33,833 miles
  • 2006 – 30,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,582 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    895165313009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,803 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    893811079453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,209 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    374839843555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,235 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    889990822065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,052 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    769763666831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,646 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    633350896511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,643 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    224972302065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,490 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    948308703215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,257 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,257 miles
    Test number
    577210225795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,356 miles (-1,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    958313082375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,356 miles (+901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,356 miles
    Test number
    800826579980
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass58,455 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    855502534247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass55,701 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    998625023275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,831 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    797634032287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass49,884 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    618375731245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,208 miles (+4,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    164136330247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass41,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    363267839429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,872 miles (+3,749)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    100983939231
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
  19. Pass38,123 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    621318528259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,833 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    360553137212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    383990136246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S740 WJN

Does S740 WJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 WJN is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S740 WJN?
The MOT on S740 WJN is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 WJN done?
S740 WJN was recorded at 89,582 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has S740 WJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 WJN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S740 WJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 WJN find?
S740 WJN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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