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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

S770 JNVMOT history

S770 JNV is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

S770 JNV green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,782 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 JNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 JNV was last recorded at 115,782 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,206 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,576 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,782 miles
  • 2025 – 114,206 miles
  • 2024 – 112,302 miles
  • 2023 – 111,357 miles
  • 2022 – 109,404 miles
  • 2020 – 108,022 miles
  • 2019 – 106,710 miles
  • 2018 – 100,947 miles
  • 2017 – 96,116 miles
  • 2016 – 90,896 miles
  • 2015 – 86,830 miles
  • 2014 – 81,166 miles
  • 2013 – 77,184 miles
  • 2011 – 74,572 miles
  • 2010 – 72,355 miles
  • 2009 – 70,108 miles
  • 2008 – 67,241 miles
  • 2007 – 62,016 miles
  • 2006 – 54,959 miles
  • 2005 – 48,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,782 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,782 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,782 miles
    Test number
    414612815327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,206 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,206 miles
    Test number
    265116567340
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,302 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    634325798513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,357 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,357 miles
    Test number
    641421319667
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,217 miles (+1,813)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    450936363201
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass109,404 miles (+70)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    364031270895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,334 miles (+1,312)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    971503354382
    • MajorEmissions not tested smoking too much (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass108,022 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    593136835823
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail108,022 miles (+1,312)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    431546685679
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,710 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    413284408718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail106,705 miles (+5,494)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    959673795105
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass101,211 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    735077405749
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both front wheel bearings

  13. Fail101,110 miles (+163)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    676470976976
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in nearside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in both front wheel bearings

  14. Fail100,947 miles (+4,831)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    174950491181
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass96,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    131100009492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slight rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

  16. Fail96,116 miles (+5,220)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    192119078095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing slight rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

  17. Pass90,896 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    977369385207
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass86,830 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    181094050536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass84,136 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    165720325489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail84,092 miles (+2,926)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    576063115008
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass81,166 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    549863604009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,184 miles (+2,612)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    175773503059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders

  23. Pass74,572 miles (+2,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    615293961349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass72,355 miles (+2,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    734064360320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass70,108 miles (+2,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    280828749312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass67,241 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    490667758389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,016 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    722661667322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,949 miles (+6,990)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    904675557358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass54,959 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    532541066312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    770444155331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 JNV

Does S770 JNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S770 JNV is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S770 JNV?
The MOT on S770 JNV is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S770 JNV done?
S770 JNV was recorded at 115,782 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has S770 JNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 JNV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S770 JNV 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 S770 JNV find?
S770 JNV passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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