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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

S10 DREMOT history

S10 DRE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2022.

S10 DRE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2023
Mileage
94,618 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 DRE was last recorded at 94,618 miles on 12 Jul 2022, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,497 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,618 miles
  • 2021 – 88,597 miles
  • 2020 – 83,509 miles
  • 2019 – 83,101 miles
  • 2018 – 78,675 miles
  • 2017 – 70,896 miles
  • 2016 – 59,889 miles
  • 2015 – 56,959 miles
  • 2014 – 53,646 miles
  • 2013 – 50,071 miles
  • 2012 – 45,843 miles
  • 2011 – 39,330 miles
  • 2010 – 36,381 miles
  • 2009 – 32,108 miles
  • 2008 – 28,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,618 miles (+121)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    233320433816
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,497 miles (+5,900)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,497 miles
    Test number
    412151274740
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,597 miles (+5,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    628138100357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass83,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    917254315902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,509 miles (+408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    335955591500
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,101 miles
    Test number
    382383547786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,100 miles (+4,425)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,100 miles
    Test number
    621294543710
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,675 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    905265609644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,674 miles (+7,778)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    706637722350
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    818612802640
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail70,896 miles (+11,007)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    552414908057
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass59,889 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    593660571019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,959 miles (+3,313)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    219626125419
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken

  14. Pass53,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    105187124133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail53,646 miles (+3,575)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    537267724106
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,071 miles (+4,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    129106413164
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,843 miles (+6,513)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    578730312121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass39,330 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,330 miles
    Test number
    887035821172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    931659510117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail36,381 miles (+4,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,381 miles
    Test number
    220239210106
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,108 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    171092819174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    494090888004
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about S10 DRE

Does S10 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 DRE expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 DRE?
The MOT on S10 DRE expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 DRE done?
S10 DRE was recorded at 94,618 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2022, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has S10 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 DRE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S10 DRE 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 S10 DRE find?
S10 DRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2022 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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