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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S762 MGNMOT history

S762 MGN is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S762 MGN red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
208,007 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S762 MGN
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
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S762 MGN was last recorded at 208,007 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,785 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,007 miles
  • 2024 – 204,785 miles
  • 2023 – 201,180 miles
  • 2022 – 197,668 miles
  • 2021 – 193,000 miles
  • 2020 – 188,103 miles
  • 2019 – 182,703 miles
  • 2018 – 176,843 miles
  • 2017 – 170,639 miles
  • 2016 – 164,120 miles
  • 2015 – 157,271 miles
  • 2014 – 150,341 miles
  • 2013 – 142,783 miles
  • 2012 – 133,940 miles
  • 2011 – 126,551 miles
  • 2010 – 119,487 miles
  • 2009 – 111,127 miles
  • 2008 – 101,609 miles
  • 2007 – 92,762 miles
  • 2006 – 83,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,007 miles
  • AdvisorySome play in steering linkageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,007 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    208,007 miles
    Test number
    565415043333
    • AdvisorySome play in steering linkage

  2. Pass204,785 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    204,785 miles
    Test number
    851229983717
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisorySome play in steering linkage
    • AdvisoryWiper blade starting to perish

  3. Pass201,180 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,180 miles
    Test number
    827182643359
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack inner joint/ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,134 miles (+3,466)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,134 miles
    Test number
    708669619088
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking OFFSIDE REAR RUBBER BREATHER PIPE LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR UPPER CHASSIS RAIL/UPPER SUB FRAME MOUNTING AREA CORRODED (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack inner joint/ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,668 miles (+231)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,668 miles
    Test number
    381477278371
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack inner joint/ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Parking brake efficiency low (adjustment needed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear upper sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail197,437 miles (+4,437)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,437 miles
    Test number
    863425418986
    • MajorCoil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTING (INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKING/PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKING/PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack inner joint/ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear Parking brake efficiency low (adjustment needed)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear upper sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass193,000 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    193,000 miles
    Test number
    139423876847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail192,929 miles (+4,826)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,929 miles
    Test number
    988834421430
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated on jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass188,103 miles (+5,400)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,103 miles
    Test number
    432463763413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to get close to wear markers 215/45/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads over half worn.

  10. Pass182,703 miles (+5,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,703 miles
    Test number
    644974198060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass176,843 miles (+6,204)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    176,843 miles
    Test number
    339642981243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some movement in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass170,639 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    170,639 miles
    Test number
    579596380905
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some movement in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting close to wear markers 215/45/17

  13. Fail170,639 miles (+6,519)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,639 miles
    Test number
    628743135445
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some movement in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting close to wear markers 215/45/17

  14. Pass164,120 miles (+6,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,120 miles
    Test number
    487231715062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some movement in steering joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass157,271 miles (+6,930)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,271 miles
    Test number
    405900084150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering arm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres going bald on inner and outer edges of tread 215/45/17
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads showing signs of wear

  16. Pass150,341 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    946147134311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front slight play in steering arm
    • NoteRear brake pads around half worn

  17. Fail150,341 miles (+7,558)1 failure9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    199807734338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front slight play in steering arm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre scrubbing on inner tread.
    • NoteRear brake pads around half worn

  18. Pass142,783 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    142,783 miles
    Test number
    985285743397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front slight play in steering arm.

  19. Fail142,783 miles (+8,843)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,783 miles
    Test number
    375465443344
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front slight play in steering arm.

  20. Pass133,940 miles (+7,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    408892442443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass126,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,551 miles
    Test number
    527885151352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail126,551 miles (+7,064)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,551 miles
    Test number
    406293951353
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass119,487 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    781214450338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass111,127 miles (+9,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    431441759400
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear but not excessive yet.

  25. Pass101,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    300694458319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail101,609 miles (+8,847)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    122764458337
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass92,762 miles (+9,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,762 miles
    Test number
    841995557399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass83,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    913413266315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S762 MGN

Does S762 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S762 MGN is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S762 MGN?
The MOT on S762 MGN is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S762 MGN done?
S762 MGN was recorded at 208,007 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has S762 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S762 MGN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S762 MGN 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 S762 MGN find?
S762 MGN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: some play in steering linkage.

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