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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

S18 LURMOT history

S18 LUR is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S18 LUR red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,941 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LUR was last recorded at 137,941 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,424 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
6,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,941 miles
  • 2025 – 136,424 miles
  • 2024 – 135,313 miles
  • 2023 – 133,833 miles
  • 2022 – 130,450 miles
  • 2021 – 127,068 miles
  • 2020 – 124,541 miles
  • 2019 – 121,547 miles
  • 2018 – 113,589 miles
  • 2017 – 97,427 miles
  • 2016 – 84,913 miles
  • 2015 – 74,543 miles
  • 2014 – 62,691 miles
  • 2013 – 52,390 miles
  • 2012 – 46,505 miles
  • 2011 – 40,234 miles
  • 2010 – 33,431 miles
  • 2009 – 26,691 miles
  • 2008 – 18,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front arm) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,941 miles (+1,517)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,941 miles
    Test number
    436234526441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (front arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,424 miles (+1,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,424 miles
    Test number
    774818028960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass135,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    967017493738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail135,313 miles (+1,480)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    941371963395
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass133,833 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,833 miles
    Test number
    761008699998
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,450 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    336744056624
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail130,394 miles (+3,326)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,394 miles
    Test number
    110061654648
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass127,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,068 miles
    Test number
    632661291327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail127,068 miles (+2,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,068 miles
    Test number
    447135676470
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,541 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,541 miles
    Test number
    601213083910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,547 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    298339850362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,589 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,589 miles
    Test number
    782012917379
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail113,573 miles (+16,146)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,573 miles
    Test number
    256590159714
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass97,427 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    497921482741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,913 miles (+10,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    358177836787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside engine mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre approaching wear limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure
    • AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen

  16. Pass74,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    155797763127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail74,543 miles (+11,852)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    649655167713
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass62,691 miles (+10,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    496444034260
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass52,390 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,390 miles
    Test number
    625929043284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,505 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    837091362276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,234 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    399767931402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,431 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    831689540257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,691 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,691 miles
    Test number
    984094669247
    • 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)

  24. Pass18,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    743576168245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,881 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    992446168276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S18 LUR

Does S18 LUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LUR is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LUR?
The MOT on S18 LUR is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LUR done?
S18 LUR was recorded at 137,941 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,868 miles a year.
Has S18 LUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LUR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 LUR 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 S18 LUR find?
S18 LUR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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