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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S803 MLUMOT history

S803 MLU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

S803 MLU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
83,650 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 MLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S803 MLU was last recorded at 83,650 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 8,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,222 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,428 miles
Average per year
2,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,650 miles
  • 2021 – 75,222 miles
  • 2020 – 71,006 miles
  • 2019 – 70,951 miles
  • 2018 – 68,644 miles
  • 2017 – 64,509 miles
  • 2016 – 60,560 miles
  • 2015 – 56,269 miles
  • 2014 – 52,072 miles
  • 2013 – 48,199 miles
  • 2012 – 44,425 miles
  • 2010 – 40,897 miles
  • 2009 – 39,514 miles
  • 2008 – 37,935 miles
  • 2007 – 36,109 miles
  • 2006 – 34,523 miles
  • 2005 – 33,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,650 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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,650 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    463614550769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,222 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,222 miles
    Test number
    861423023377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,006 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    168895666878
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,951 miles (+2,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,951 miles
    Test number
    647974526149
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass68,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    614376934971
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  6. Fail68,644 miles (+4,135)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,644 miles
    Test number
    372179949229
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  7. Pass64,509 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    193517170554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,560 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    234713140128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail60,558 miles (+4,289)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    244986288168
    • FailureFuel hose leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront wiper worn/smearing

  10. Pass56,269 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    296758475016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail56,265 miles (+4,193)3 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    598087775051
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront wiper worn

  12. Pass52,072 miles (+3,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    648720784046
    • NoteBas light on

  13. Fail48,199 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    165029673056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass48,199 miles (+3,774)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    189799773493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass44,425 miles (+3,528)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,425 miles
    Test number
    108367072091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail40,897 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    474588460200
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass40,897 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,897 miles
    Test number
    552698260250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass39,514 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    284581079277
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,935 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    194681068292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass37,935 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    722681068291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    684695257288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,109 miles (+1,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    183045657296
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  23. Pass34,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,523 miles
    Test number
    674743166293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,523 miles (+1,342)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,523 miles
    Test number
    144733666220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass33,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    894330775277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S803 MLU

Does S803 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S803 MLU expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S803 MLU?
The MOT on S803 MLU expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S803 MLU done?
S803 MLU was recorded at 83,650 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 2,948 miles a year.
Has S803 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 MLU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S803 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 S803 MLU find?
S803 MLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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