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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

S17 FARMOT history

S17 FAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S17 FAR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,319 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 FAR was last recorded at 92,319 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,215 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,319 miles
  • 2025 – 91,215 miles
  • 2024 – 89,390 miles
  • 2023 – 87,789 miles
  • 2022 – 86,425 miles
  • 2021 – 84,997 miles
  • 2020 – 82,423 miles
  • 2019 – 77,801 miles
  • 2018 – 71,548 miles
  • 2017 – 63,717 miles
  • 2016 – 54,869 miles
  • 2014 – 43,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,319 miles (+1,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    167105960494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass91,215 miles (+1,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    934205327964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass89,390 miles (+1,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    553403467878
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass87,789 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    771529539079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,425 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,425 miles
    Test number
    716436237827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,997 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    931822874688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,423 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,423 miles
    Test number
    673256190041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    706572640137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,801 miles (+6,253)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    738192495213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass71,548 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    873509118417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,717 miles (+8,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    510735408098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass54,869 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    543821538232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEdges of treads heavily worn on n/s/f tyre
  13. Fail54,869 miles (+11,408)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    158391461440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEdges of treads heavily worn on n/s/f tyre
  14. Pass43,461 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,461 miles
    Test number
    685573064390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,633 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    956564114034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,487 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    507369104030
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 FAR

Does S17 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 FAR is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 FAR?
The MOT on S17 FAR is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 FAR done?
S17 FAR was recorded at 92,319 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has S17 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 FAR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S17 FAR 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 S17 FAR find?
S17 FAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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