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Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S749 BJWMOT history

S749 BJW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

S749 BJW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
138,418 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 BJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 BJW was last recorded at 138,418 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 10,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,964 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
10,454 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,418 miles
  • 2022 – 127,964 miles
  • 2020 – 123,704 miles
  • 2019 – 118,574 miles
  • 2018 – 116,510 miles
  • 2017 – 114,857 miles
  • 2016 – 113,861 miles
  • 2015 – 113,270 miles
  • 2014 – 112,068 miles
  • 2013 – 108,578 miles
  • 2012 – 104,664 miles
  • 2011 – 100,357 miles
  • 2010 – 95,893 miles
  • 2009 – 92,446 miles
  • 2008 – 87,754 miles
  • 2007 – 83,983 miles
  • 2006 – 78,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    707096490493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,418 miles (+10,454)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    433241204601
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,964 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,964 miles
    Test number
    992755827020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,962 miles (+4,258)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,962 miles
    Test number
    562757101383
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    338442154217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,704 miles (+5,130)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    230421846815
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,574 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    846488533335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,510 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    257285414176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,857 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    683253375206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,861 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    125417760463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,270 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,270 miles
    Test number
    758074053504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,068 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    516666254388
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail112,068 miles (+3,490)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    349634954371
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass108,578 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,578 miles
    Test number
    487797353328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,664 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    955860552313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,357 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,357 miles
    Test number
    828186221338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,893 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    904670230333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,446 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    311131539319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,754 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    483683438339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,983 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,983 miles
    Test number
    434035337316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    690944596255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 BJW

Does S749 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 BJW expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 BJW?
The MOT on S749 BJW expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 BJW done?
S749 BJW was recorded at 138,418 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has S749 BJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 BJW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S749 BJW 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 S749 BJW find?
S749 BJW passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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