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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

S108 FVEMOT history

S108 FVE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2020 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

S108 FVE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2020
Mileage
156,884 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2020
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S108 FVE was last recorded at 156,884 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,732 miles · 19 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
2,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,884 miles
  • 2019 – 156,732 miles
  • 2017 – 155,699 miles
  • 2016 – 149,444 miles
  • 2015 – 138,829 miles
  • 2010 – 138,806 miles
  • 2009 – 136,851 miles
  • 2008 – 132,057 miles
  • 2007 – 127,825 miles
  • 2006 – 123,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,884 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front and Rear suspension, steering components heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Sill has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Sill has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,884 miles (+152)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,884 miles
    Test number
    294089253512
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,732 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,732 miles
    Test number
    729746623763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,730 miles (+1,031)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,730 miles
    Test number
    428783165691
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,699 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,699 miles
    Test number
    599216643542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,444 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    276135058465
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Fail149,192 miles (+10,363)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    433495731223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses appear to be to short

  7. Pass138,829 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    260826233097
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension, steering components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill has surface corrosion

  8. Fail138,820 miles (+14)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,820 miles
    Test number
    501225371231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension, steering components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill has surface corrosion

  9. Pass138,806 miles (+1,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    172661190487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass136,851 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,851 miles
    Test number
    893557789063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,057 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    132,057 miles
    Test number
    301185788041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,825 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    351525397053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    123,868 miles
    Test number
    442689986097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S108 FVE

Does S108 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S108 FVE expired on 18 Nov 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S108 FVE?
The MOT on S108 FVE expired on 18 Nov 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S108 FVE done?
S108 FVE was recorded at 156,884 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 2,104 miles a year.
Has S108 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 FVE has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S108 FVE 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 S108 FVE find?
S108 FVE failed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear position lamp not working; offside rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, and 10 more.

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