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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

S16 DSEMOT history

S16 DSE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

S16 DSE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,551 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DSE was last recorded at 101,551 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 7,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,226 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,325 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,551 miles
  • 2024 – 94,226 miles
  • 2023 – 90,021 miles
  • 2022 – 87,965 miles
  • 2021 – 85,282 miles
  • 2020 – 82,818 miles
  • 2019 – 75,807 miles
  • 2018 – 69,968 miles
  • 2017 – 66,158 miles
  • 2016 – 63,307 miles
  • 2014 – 50,965 miles
  • 2013 – 49,572 miles
  • 2012 – 47,836 miles
  • 2011 – 46,357 miles
  • 2010 – 45,058 miles
  • 2009 – 43,690 miles
  • 2008 – 42,528 miles
  • 2007 – 40,056 miles
  • 2006 – 37,612 miles
  • 2005 – 35,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,551 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,551 miles (+7,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    234358456635
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,226 miles (+4,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    260161983439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,021 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    804620444828
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,965 miles (+2,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    987800468228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,282 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    626474524967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail85,278 miles (+2,460)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    734056467796
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,818 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    269146445908
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,807 miles (+5,839)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    638867251114
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,968 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    798639629225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass66,158 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    545664311429
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass63,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    330937083796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,307 miles (+12,342)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    713025725615
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass50,965 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    379433654413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,572 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    669449843229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,836 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    215800982272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,357 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    555995601346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,058 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,058 miles
    Test number
    834315000396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,690 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    301994639307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,528 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,528 miles
    Test number
    202803258387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass40,056 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    731125747393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,612 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    433696246337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    714653355379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DSE

Does S16 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 DSE expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 DSE?
The MOT on S16 DSE expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 DSE done?
S16 DSE was recorded at 101,551 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has S16 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DSE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S16 DSE 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 S16 DSE find?
S16 DSE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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