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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S797 MKVMOT history

S797 MKV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S797 MKV red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,704 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 MKV was last recorded at 109,704 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,636 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,068 miles
Average per year
4,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,704 miles
  • 2025 – 101,636 miles
  • 2024 – 93,475 miles
  • 2023 – 83,797 miles
  • 2022 – 74,046 miles
  • 2021 – 63,889 miles
  • 2020 – 60,326 miles
  • 2019 – 50,854 miles
  • 2018 – 35,341 miles
  • 2017 – 31,939 miles
  • 2016 – 29,962 miles
  • 2015 – 28,042 miles
  • 2014 – 25,710 miles
  • 2013 – 23,403 miles
  • 2012 – 21,783 miles
  • 2011 – 19,721 miles
  • 2010 – 18,188 miles
  • 2009 – 16,624 miles
  • 2008 – 15,312 miles
  • 2007 – 14,317 miles
  • 2006 – 13,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,704 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,704 miles (+8,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,704 miles
    Test number
    650361786877
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,636 miles (+8,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    752221581726
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,475 miles (+9,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,475 miles
    Test number
    152163265139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,797 miles (+9,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,797 miles
    Test number
    432322791290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,046 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    471445110070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,735 miles (+9,846)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    839055996321
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,889 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,889 miles
    Test number
    562413772393
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering damper

  8. Pass60,326 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    153533919878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,854 miles (+15,513)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    460468634740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,341 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    998099363181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,939 miles (+1,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    916473641197
    • AdvisorySlight crack in exhaust system

  12. Pass29,962 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    592127508836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,042 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    493224388070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,710 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    836375264253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,403 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    215039553265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,783 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    167671962232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,721 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,721 miles
    Test number
    149053961257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,188 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,188 miles
    Test number
    103650870224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,624 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    304198259458
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass15,312 miles (+995)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    212050368250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smeary

  21. Pass14,317 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,317 miles
    Test number
    823897467231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,709 miles
    Test number
    391065376275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 MKV

Does S797 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S797 MKV is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S797 MKV?
The MOT on S797 MKV is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S797 MKV done?
S797 MKV was recorded at 109,704 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,806 miles a year.
Has S797 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 MKV has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S797 MKV 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 S797 MKV find?
S797 MKV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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