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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S761 CDLMOT history

S761 CDL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

S761 CDL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
87,787 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S761 CDL
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
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S761 CDL was last recorded at 87,787 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2023: 87,154 miles, lower than 87,155 miles on 13 Dec 2022.

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
87,154 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
2,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,787 miles
  • 2023 – 87,154 miles
  • 2022 – 87,155 miles
  • 2021 – 87,151 miles
  • 2020 – 85,178 miles
  • 2019 – 79,694 miles
  • 2017 – 74,460 miles
  • 2016 – 68,371 miles
  • 2015 – 65,630 miles
  • 2014 – 62,259 miles
  • 2013 – 60,559 miles
  • 2012 – 59,412 miles
  • 2011 – 57,871 miles
  • 2010 – 56,795 miles
  • 2009 – 54,801 miles
  • 2008 – 50,896 miles
  • 2007 – 48,827 miles
  • 2006 – 45,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,787 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint & Suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,787 miles (+633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    871262750259
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass87,154 miles (-1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    701513554083
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion underneath

  3. Pass87,155 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    753203873545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint & Suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail87,151 miles1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    428872712481
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint & Suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass87,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    272921193192
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both more on offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail87,151 miles (+1,973)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    314450097562
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both very near excessive (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass85,178 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    702340981967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    153976633812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail79,694 miles (+5,234)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    765571308950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,460 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,460 miles
    Test number
    366829397856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    751370854763
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail68,371 miles (+2,741)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    114962290031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass65,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,630 miles
    Test number
    162574149850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail65,630 miles (+3,371)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,630 miles
    Test number
    361710145615
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056015 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056015 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056015 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe (7.1.2)

  15. Pass62,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,259 miles
    Test number
    858980514370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,258 miles (+1,699)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    135130514368
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,559 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    636066723384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,412 miles (+1,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    208421442326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass57,871 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    385536931375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,795 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,795 miles
    Test number
    301321080253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    181292689291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,801 miles (+3,905)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    391472589451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass50,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    982377168234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,896 miles (+2,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    553917468233
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass48,827 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    544804267288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,814 miles (+3,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    504551767208
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass45,491 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    940114556254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about S761 CDL

Does S761 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S761 CDL expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S761 CDL?
The MOT on S761 CDL expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S761 CDL done?
S761 CDL was recorded at 87,787 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
Has S761 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S761 CDL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S761 CDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S761 CDL find?
S761 CDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear axle deformed but serviceable.

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