
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass64,110 miles (+4,277)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,110 miles
- Test number
- 386805454582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,833 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,833 miles
- Test number
- 310620153988
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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.
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)
Pass51,386 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 51,386 miles
- Test number
- 308800421314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,150 miles (+2,530)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,150 miles
- Test number
- 511099700350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,620 miles (+3,060)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 46,620 miles
- Test number
- 322792489299
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass31,229 miles (+11,763)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 31,229 miles
- Test number
- 463975926362
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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