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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,597 cc

X797 GGJMOT history

X797 GGJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

X797 GGJ grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
141,860 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 GGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 GGJ was last recorded at 141,860 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,809 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
7,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,860 miles
  • 2019 – 71,191 miles
  • 2018 – 67,257 miles
  • 2017 – 64,110 miles
  • 2015 – 59,833 miles
  • 2014 – 57,381 miles
  • 2013 – 55,659 miles
  • 2012 – 54,037 miles
  • 2011 – 51,386 miles
  • 2010 – 49,150 miles
  • 2009 – 46,620 miles
  • 2008 – 43,560 miles
  • 2007 – 40,094 miles
  • 2006 – 31,229 miles
  • 2005 – 19,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,860 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear incorrect wheel valve fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,860 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,860 miles
    Test number
    235952814568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail141,809 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    244706387108
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass134,057 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,057 km
    Test number
    967130769761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail134,057 km (+6,644)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,057 km
    Test number
    387425981265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass127,413 km (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,413 km
    Test number
    798613535791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear incorrect wheel valve fitted
  6. Fail127,409 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,409 km
    Test number
    541010686227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear incorrect wheel valve fitted
  7. Pass71,191 miles (+685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,191 miles
    Test number
    136215179762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
  8. Pass70,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    792222628440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail70,506 miles (+3,249)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    692063082934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    812229994011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail67,257 miles (+3,147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    906637832684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass64,110 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    386805454582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,833 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    310620153988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,381 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    185722134346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass55,659 miles (+1,622)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    669089803373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall heavily perished (205/55 16)
  16. Pass54,037 miles (+2,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    275571312359
    • NoteSlight play on steering armatfixing point.
  17. Fail51,386 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    148870321329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass51,386 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    308800421314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,150 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    511099700350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,620 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    322792489299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,560 miles (+3,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    794965108357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass40,094 miles (+8,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    494585527441
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass31,229 miles (+11,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    463975926362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    730693235383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 GGJ

Does X797 GGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 GGJ expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 GGJ?
The MOT on X797 GGJ expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 GGJ done?
X797 GGJ was recorded at 141,860 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 7,148 miles a year.
Has X797 GGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 GGJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X797 GGJ 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 X797 GGJ find?
X797 GGJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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