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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S794 NLOMOT history

S794 NLO is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

S794 NLO grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2022
Mileage
140,532 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 NLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S794 NLO was last recorded at 140,532 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 6,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,630 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,902 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,532 miles
  • 2021 – 133,630 miles
  • 2020 – 122,675 miles
  • 2019 – 114,796 miles
  • 2018 – 113,131 miles
  • 2017 – 112,546 miles
  • 2016 – 111,014 miles
  • 2015 – 110,425 miles
  • 2014 – 108,501 miles
  • 2013 – 105,968 miles
  • 2012 – 101,604 miles
  • 2011 – 97,087 miles
  • 2010 – 89,639 miles
  • 2008 – 86,025 miles
  • 2007 – 82,000 miles
  • 2006 – 78,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,532 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,532 miles (+6,902)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,532 miles
    Test number
    944575104513
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  2. Pass133,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,630 miles
    Test number
    122200524231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,630 miles (+10,955)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,630 miles
    Test number
    861115859350
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass122,675 miles (+7,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,675 miles
    Test number
    948553152088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,796 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    441692998253
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail114,766 miles (+1,635)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,766 miles
    Test number
    319590864078
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass113,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,131 miles
    Test number
    753525429055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,131 miles (+585)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,131 miles
    Test number
    582360543509
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,546 miles (+1,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    141624919263
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass111,014 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,014 miles
    Test number
    158945770538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    697333085176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,425 miles (+1,924)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    275772285416
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass108,501 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    148229884152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres both side too old from 1998 but still got plenty of treads

  14. Fail108,501 miles (+2,533)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    147969784126
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres both side too old from 1998 but still got plenty of treads

  15. Pass105,968 miles (+921)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    935620893111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass105,047 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    368784713106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass101,604 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    257816912148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass97,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    586069511195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail97,087 miles (+7,448)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    619658311185
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass89,639 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    951371120157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,611 miles (+586)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    422182210145
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass86,025 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    974424518280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,012 miles (+4,012)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    212096178493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass82,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    262383167473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,000 miles (+3,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    814888057142
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass78,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    824206686079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 NLO

Does S794 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S794 NLO expired on 20 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S794 NLO?
The MOT on S794 NLO expired on 20 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S794 NLO done?
S794 NLO was recorded at 140,532 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has S794 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 NLO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S794 NLO 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 S794 NLO find?
S794 NLO failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions not tested; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 7 more.

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