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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S801 WHJMOT history

S801 WHJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S801 WHJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,591 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 WHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 WHJ was last recorded at 79,591 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,674 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,917 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,591 miles
  • 2024 – 73,674 miles
  • 2023 – 70,434 miles
  • 2022 – 66,288 miles
  • 2020 – 66,077 miles
  • 2019 – 65,958 miles
  • 2018 – 65,789 miles
  • 2017 – 65,540 miles
  • 2016 – 64,423 miles
  • 2015 – 62,780 miles
  • 2014 – 61,897 miles
  • 2013 – 61,167 miles
  • 2012 – 59,363 miles
  • 2011 – 57,621 miles
  • 2010 – 54,862 miles
  • 2009 – 54,001 miles
  • 2008 – 51,825 miles
  • 2007 – 50,427 miles
  • 2006 – 49,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,591 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,591 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    644285679939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,674 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    660567090661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake slow coming on
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  3. Pass70,434 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    891107756086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,393 miles (+4,105)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    168418693244
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,288 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    847999342456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,077 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    397192610563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,958 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,958 miles
    Test number
    748814418047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass65,789 miles (+249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    478385379390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass65,540 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    402488438876
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass64,423 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    691306389209
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass62,780 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    420724741957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,897 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    225400234343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,167 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    517220833362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    979946242332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,363 miles (+1,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    156215642378
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass57,621 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    769039141350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,862 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    293442040309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,001 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    293548049385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,825 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    453284348384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,427 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    701209937329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    920509036325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S801 WHJ

Does S801 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 WHJ is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S801 WHJ?
The MOT on S801 WHJ is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 WHJ done?
S801 WHJ was recorded at 79,591 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has S801 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 WHJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S801 WHJ 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 S801 WHJ find?
S801 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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