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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S773 JARMOT history

S773 JAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S773 JAR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,801 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S773 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S773 JAR was last recorded at 117,801 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,729 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,801 miles
  • 2024 – 117,729 miles
  • 2023 – 117,665 miles
  • 2022 – 117,641 miles
  • 2021 – 116,855 miles
  • 2020 – 112,519 miles
  • 2019 – 109,615 miles
  • 2018 – 105,874 miles
  • 2017 – 100,959 miles
  • 2016 – 99,182 miles
  • 2015 – 94,596 miles
  • 2014 – 90,085 miles
  • 2013 – 85,028 miles
  • 2012 – 80,611 miles
  • 2011 – 75,508 miles
  • 2010 – 69,675 miles
  • 2009 – 64,776 miles
  • 2008 – 60,127 miles
  • 2007 – 54,233 miles
  • 2006 – 48,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,801 miles (+72)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    865222635564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,729 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,729 miles
    Test number
    597962080123
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage rusty all over

  3. Pass117,665 miles (+10)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    435865334452
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail117,655 miles (+14)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,655 miles
    Test number
    553935220062
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass117,641 miles (+786)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,641 miles
    Test number
    107545308083
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass116,855 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    938092186550
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail116,852 miles (+4,333)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    377842043309
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass112,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,519 miles
    Test number
    375053486340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,519 miles (+2,904)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,519 miles
    Test number
    778816232918
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass109,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,615 miles
    Test number
    774675997485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail109,615 miles (+3,741)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,615 miles
    Test number
    209681720672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,874 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    462441753877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,959 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    400897611642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,182 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    520049095532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,596 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    578630515299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    337033104275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,085 miles (+5,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    876963104202
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass85,028 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,028 miles
    Test number
    919442413276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,611 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    317307002438
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass80,611 miles (+5,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    346207302414
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,508 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    728099391192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,675 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    901577690174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,776 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    414567799149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,127 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    180614608288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,233 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    622559007226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    432893416264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S773 JAR

Does S773 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S773 JAR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S773 JAR?
The MOT on S773 JAR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S773 JAR done?
S773 JAR was recorded at 117,801 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has S773 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S773 JAR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S773 JAR 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 S773 JAR find?
S773 JAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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