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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S791 BPAMOT history

S791 BPA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

S791 BPA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
185,918 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S791 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S791 BPA was last recorded at 185,918 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2016: 164,723 miles, lower than 174,673 miles on 26 Jul 2016.

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
185,918 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,918 miles
  • 2021 – 182,367 miles
  • 2020 – 178,986 miles
  • 2019 – 175,019 miles
  • 2018 – 171,878 miles
  • 2017 – 168,957 miles
  • 2016 – 164,723 miles
  • 2015 – 156,882 miles
  • 2014 – 148,225 miles
  • 2013 – 140,020 miles
  • 2012 – 132,173 miles
  • 2011 – 124,192 miles
  • 2010 – 117,028 miles
  • 2009 – 109,820 miles
  • 2008 – 103,088 miles
  • 2007 – 94,963 miles
  • 2006 – 85,968 miles
  • 2005 – 80,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,918 miles
    Test number
    705068038962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail185,918 miles (+3,551)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,918 miles
    Test number
    373910486210
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass182,367 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,367 miles
    Test number
    761406609023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail182,363 miles (+3,377)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,363 miles
    Test number
    508756959813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,986 miles (+3,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,986 miles
    Test number
    134887831395
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,019 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,019 miles
    Test number
    163796812869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail175,019 miles (+3,141)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,019 miles
    Test number
    747524724996
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,878 miles
    Test number
    748694691352
    • 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))

  9. Fail171,878 miles (+2,921)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,878 miles
    Test number
    531974616040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass168,957 miles (+4,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,957 miles
    Test number
    642414837379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass164,723 miles (-9,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,723 miles
    Test number
    843116083053
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail174,673 miles (+17,791)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,673 miles
    Test number
    785139427082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass156,882 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,882 miles
    Test number
    305625515426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail156,882 miles (+8,657)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,882 miles
    Test number
    419349105295
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass148,225 miles (+8,205)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,225 miles
    Test number
    556521414252
    • 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass140,020 miles (+7,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    815983413228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass132,173 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    345114012450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,192 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    906525611247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    117,028 miles
    Test number
    623950110287
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail117,014 miles (+7,194)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    571040410217
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass109,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    104808419254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,820 miles (+6,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    302807919205
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass103,088 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    951358718281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,963 miles (+8,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    373997207223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass85,968 miles (+5,003)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    153369606250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass80,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    102266615243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S791 BPA

Does S791 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S791 BPA expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S791 BPA?
The MOT on S791 BPA expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S791 BPA done?
S791 BPA was recorded at 185,918 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has S791 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S791 BPA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S791 BPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S791 BPA find?
S791 BPA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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