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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S796 NLOMOT history

S796 NLO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S796 NLO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,967 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 NLO
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
2 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 NLO was last recorded at 130,967 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,018 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,967 miles
  • 2024 – 130,018 miles
  • 2023 – 128,929 miles
  • 2022 – 127,448 miles
  • 2021 – 125,969 miles
  • 2020 – 124,955 miles
  • 2019 – 123,891 miles
  • 2018 – 120,932 miles
  • 2017 – 118,760 miles
  • 2015 – 117,098 miles
  • 2013 – 114,580 miles
  • 2012 – 113,454 miles
  • 2011 – 110,338 miles
  • 2010 – 102,652 miles
  • 2009 – 92,310 miles
  • 2008 – 84,792 miles
  • 2007 – 78,344 miles
  • 2006 – 71,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,967 miles
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake hose slightly chafed both rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,967 miles (+949)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,967 miles
    Test number
    260508231126
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,018 miles (+1,089)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,018 miles
    Test number
    584384165860
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components show corrosion

  3. Pass128,929 miles (+1,481)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,929 miles
    Test number
    640374297895
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs show corrosion

  4. Pass127,448 miles (+1,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,448 miles
    Test number
    781123004804
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull under cover fitted

  5. Pass125,969 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,969 miles
    Test number
    354209368745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail125,963 miles (+1,008)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,963 miles
    Test number
    576910626132
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) o/s/f steering inner arm play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass124,955 miles (+1,064)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,955 miles
    Test number
    562919328520
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,891 miles (+2,959)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,891 miles
    Test number
    247658592734
    • 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))
    • 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. Pass120,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    655439791889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,928 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    228769512008
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,760 miles (+1,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,760 miles
    Test number
    161579578371
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass117,098 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    683555360667
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering arms have slight movement

  13. Pass114,580 miles (+1,126)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    137875153233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAbs light show intermittent fault
    • NoteBoth front steering arms slight play

  14. Pass113,454 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    138827982439
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Fail113,437 miles (+3,099)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    145126482094
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass110,338 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    879921291024
    • DangerousNo spair tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail110,338 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    868340091029
    • DangerousNo spair tyre.
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass102,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    172310090470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,652 miles (+10,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    713464280087
    • 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)

  20. Pass92,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    184383129089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,310 miles (+7,518)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    794383829012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber starting to wear
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFront pads look low on inner pad
    • NoteN/s/f mirror glass cracked

  22. Pass84,792 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    990943448064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,344 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    874932557031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteLow effort from offside hand brake

  24. Pass78,344 miles (+6,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    981862857015
    • NoteLow effort from offside hand brake

  25. Pass71,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    292064956025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 NLO

Does S796 NLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 NLO is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S796 NLO?
The MOT on S796 NLO 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 S796 NLO done?
S796 NLO was recorded at 130,967 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has S796 NLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 NLO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S796 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 S796 NLO find?
S796 NLO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: rear brake hose slightly chafed; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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