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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

S20 LRSMOT history

S20 LRS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S20 LRS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,401 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 LRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 LRS was last recorded at 147,401 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,401 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,401 miles
  • 2024 – 132,145 miles
  • 2023 – 116,960 miles
  • 2022 – 102,591 miles
  • 2021 – 87,050 miles
  • 2020 – 72,633 miles
  • 2019 – 59,936 miles
  • 2018 – 46,208 miles
  • 2017 – 35,528 miles
  • 2015 – 20,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,401 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable bracket looseRecorded 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,401 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    281681856667
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable bracket loose

  2. Fail147,401 miles (+15,256)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    983870649101
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall as marked with yellow chalk 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 handbrake cable bracket loose

  3. Pass132,145 miles (+15,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    160705728161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,960 miles
    Test number
    861419651353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,960 miles (+14,369)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,960 miles
    Test number
    722409533759
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    981767864525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,591 miles (+15,541)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    319854963831
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,050 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    311322789437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail87,050 miles (+14,417)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    187177287154
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle and tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded A cross axle and tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    485006883864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,633 miles (+12,697)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    349525027063
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    472402500644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,936 miles (+13,728)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    500336041697
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Also clicking (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass46,208 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    758843134337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,528 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    334092570605
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass33,232 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    742968134789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,888 miles
    Test number
    556998635123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 LRS

Does S20 LRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 LRS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 LRS?
The MOT on S20 LRS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 LRS done?
S20 LRS was recorded at 147,401 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 12,078 miles a year.
Has S20 LRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 LRS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 LRS 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 S20 LRS find?
S20 LRS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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