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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S793 MLUMOT history

S793 MLU is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

S793 MLU green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
76,684 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 MLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S793 MLU was last recorded at 76,684 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,448 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,684 miles
  • 2024 – 76,448 miles
  • 2023 – 75,812 miles
  • 2022 – 74,539 miles
  • 2021 – 73,295 miles
  • 2020 – 71,919 miles
  • 2019 – 70,450 miles
  • 2018 – 68,431 miles
  • 2017 – 66,394 miles
  • 2016 – 64,439 miles
  • 2015 – 60,952 miles
  • 2014 – 58,135 miles
  • 2013 – 56,186 miles
  • 2012 – 53,952 miles
  • 2011 – 52,095 miles
  • 2010 – 48,673 miles
  • 2009 – 44,688 miles
  • 2008 – 40,764 miles
  • 2007 – 37,193 miles
  • 2006 – 34,005 miles
  • 2005 – 31,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,684 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor both sides and o/s/r jacking pointRecorded 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Corrosion to suspension and braking components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,684 miles (+236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,684 miles
    Test number
    534238088568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor both sides and o/s/r jacking point

  2. Pass76,448 miles (+636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    802789712671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor both sides and o/s/r jacking point

  3. Pass75,812 miles (+1,273)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    732448766199
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc guard
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components
    • AdvisoryRear floors corroded and holed

  4. Pass74,539 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,539 miles
    Test number
    836118665053
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering idlers

  5. Fail74,537 miles (+1,242)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    486915580905
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension and braking components
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering idlers

  6. Pass73,295 miles (+1,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    606625189377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,919 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    249068306604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,915 miles (+1,465)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    415843661837
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,450 miles (+2,019)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    109120694239
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- droplink rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- wheel arch's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box joints

  10. Pass68,431 miles (+2,037)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    747781763572
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides- cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,394 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,394 miles
    Test number
    822111839663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail66,377 miles (+1,938)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    485361057540
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass64,439 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    626854934313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  14. Pass60,952 miles (+2,817)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    756669825226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass58,135 miles (+1,949)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    916776424255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass56,186 miles (+68)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    456489133261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection

  17. Fail56,118 miles (+2,166)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    628762833249
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection

  18. Pass53,952 miles (+80)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    905856032297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection

  19. Fail53,872 miles (+1,777)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    565523332237
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOuter sills covered limiting inspection

  20. Pass52,095 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    596968931291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,052 miles (+3,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,052 miles
    Test number
    619354531229
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass48,673 miles (+3,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    681308130248
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper blade torn

  23. Pass44,688 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    984377439213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,764 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    942023538231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,193 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,193 miles
    Test number
    362686537237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,005 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,005 miles
    Test number
    400483226216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    764377435293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 MLU

Does S793 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S793 MLU expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S793 MLU?
The MOT on S793 MLU expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S793 MLU done?
S793 MLU was recorded at 76,684 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has S793 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 MLU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S793 MLU 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 S793 MLU find?
S793 MLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; corrosion to rear floor both sides and o/s/r jacking point.

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