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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

S17 FYOMOT history

S17 FYO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S17 FYO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
148,331 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 FYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 FYO was last recorded at 148,331 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,320 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,331 miles
  • 2025 – 148,320 miles
  • 2024 – 147,696 miles
  • 2023 – 146,664 miles
  • 2022 – 144,918 miles
  • 2021 – 141,515 miles
  • 2019 – 137,890 miles
  • 2018 – 135,841 miles
  • 2017 – 131,648 miles
  • 2016 – 128,366 miles
  • 2015 – 122,392 miles
  • 2014 – 119,243 miles
  • 2013 – 114,440 miles
  • 2012 – 108,204 miles
  • 2011 – 102,228 miles
  • 2010 – 93,674 miles
  • 2009 – 85,674 miles
  • 2008 – 76,520 miles
  • 2007 – 64,842 miles
  • 2006 – 52,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,331 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,331 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,331 miles
    Test number
    918244372387
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,320 miles (+624)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,320 miles
    Test number
    630714493290
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,696 miles (+1,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    515378847633
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,664 miles (+1,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,664 miles
    Test number
    227844464553
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass144,918 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,918 miles
    Test number
    843338272877
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded#

  6. Pass141,515 miles (+3,625)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,515 miles
    Test number
    938340745566
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,890 miles (+2,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,890 miles
    Test number
    189990800466
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,841 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,841 miles
    Test number
    333927888111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,648 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    521504474105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass128,366 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    635000529071
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail128,366 miles (+5,974)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    388497632044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass122,392 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    807202885169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,243 miles (+4,803)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    265721984486
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass114,440 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,440 miles
    Test number
    639832183179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,204 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    508832352105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,228 miles (+8,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,228 miles
    Test number
    609284341191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,674 miles (+377)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    324073950100
    • NoteBare wires under nearside front bumper
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly outer edge
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front wheel dented

  18. Fail93,297 miles (+7,623)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    201579530143
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBare wires under nearside front bumper
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly outer edge
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front wheel dented

  19. Pass85,674 miles (+9,154)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    604134139111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  20. Pass76,520 miles (+11,678)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,520 miles
    Test number
    481226038187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate laminate peeling slightly

  21. Pass64,842 miles (+102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    743274047167
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate laminate peeling slightly

  22. Fail64,740 miles (+11,759)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    264432747184
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate laminate peeling slightly

  23. Pass52,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    412191436111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 FYO

Does S17 FYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 FYO is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 FYO?
The MOT on S17 FYO is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 FYO done?
S17 FYO was recorded at 148,331 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
Has S17 FYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 FYO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S17 FYO 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 FYO find?
S17 FYO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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