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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S783 LPOMOT history

S783 LPO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

S783 LPO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2025
Mileage
178,011 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 LPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S783 LPO was last recorded at 178,011 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 3,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,505 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,506 miles
Average per year
5,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,011 miles
  • 2024 – 174,505 miles
  • 2023 – 170,081 miles
  • 2022 – 164,310 miles
  • 2021 – 161,800 miles
  • 2020 – 158,852 miles
  • 2019 – 154,645 miles
  • 2018 – 147,815 miles
  • 2017 – 138,007 miles
  • 2016 – 130,033 miles
  • 2015 – 119,353 miles
  • 2014 – 109,476 miles
  • 2013 – 99,746 miles
  • 2012 – 95,350 miles
  • 2011 – 92,308 miles
  • 2010 – 88,505 miles
  • 2009 – 85,905 miles
  • 2008 – 83,966 miles
  • 2007 – 79,122 miles
  • 2006 – 73,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,011 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear corrosion on doorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,011 miles (+3,506)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,011 miles
    Test number
    442938065452
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear corrosion on door

  2. Pass174,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,505 miles
    Test number
    585397296628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on door
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail174,505 miles (+4,424)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,505 miles
    Test number
    219624412461
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on door
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass170,081 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,081 miles
    Test number
    505258750296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail169,982 miles (+5,672)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,982 miles
    Test number
    306228415050
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    690790629132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,310 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    583656281150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass161,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    432625449186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,800 miles (+2,948)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    919227010805
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass158,852 miles (+4,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,852 miles
    Test number
    832176973523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,645 miles (+105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    403164445892
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear sills.

  12. Fail154,540 miles (+6,725)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,540 miles
    Test number
    351376226746
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear sills

  13. Pass147,815 miles (+9,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    571186498030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass138,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    237573719716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail138,007 miles (+7,974)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    916796591690
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,033 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,033 miles
    Test number
    573866299074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,353 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,353 miles
    Test number
    465459323256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,476 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,476 miles
    Test number
    497624034298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,746 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,746 miles
    Test number
    705335743294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,350 miles (+38)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    478462742231
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering arm inner joint

  21. Fail95,312 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    156811042248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering arm inner joint

  22. Pass92,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    358893941226
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail92,308 miles (+3,803)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    395863241269
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass88,505 miles (+2,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    361546940257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass85,905 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,905 miles
    Test number
    181481439234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,966 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    731925838271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,122 miles (+5,457)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    970009427295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s brake light bit dim

  28. Pass73,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    602751226238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,665 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    883901126200
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S783 LPO

Does S783 LPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S783 LPO expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S783 LPO?
The MOT on S783 LPO expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S783 LPO done?
S783 LPO was recorded at 178,011 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
Has S783 LPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 LPO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S783 LPO 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 S783 LPO find?
S783 LPO failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 9 major defects and 7 advisories: horn not working; nearside direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 13 more.

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