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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S21 BEFMOT history

S21 BEF is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

S21 BEF grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
146,837 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 BEF was last recorded at 146,837 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 5,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2020: 54,944 miles, lower than 101,379 miles on 15 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,895 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,942 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,837 miles
  • 2025 – 140,895 miles
  • 2024 – 134,467 miles
  • 2023 – 126,779 miles
  • 2022 – 120,370 miles
  • 2021 – 114,645 miles
  • 2020 – 54,944 miles
  • 2019 – 101,379 miles
  • 2018 – 94,846 miles
  • 2017 – 87,223 miles
  • 2016 – 80,842 miles
  • 2015 – 70,105 miles
  • 2014 – 55,764 miles
  • 2013 – 46,833 miles
  • 2012 – 40,440 miles
  • 2011 – 33,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 hose insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,837 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    525302659038
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail146,837 miles (+5,942)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    302179106256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,895 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,895 miles
    Test number
    939666254907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure

  4. Fail140,875 miles (+6,408)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    609958039135
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose insecure

  5. Pass134,467 miles (+7,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,467 miles
    Test number
    759403642363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,779 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,779 miles
    Test number
    643268869868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail126,764 miles (+6,394)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,764 miles
    Test number
    239642904957
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,370 miles (+5,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    110829725924
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nsf,Nsr,Osr
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,645 miles (+59,701)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    675162540899
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,944 miles (-46,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    984190860113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,379 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    577183633296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,846 miles (+7,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    521152699600
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on edges

  13. Pass87,223 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,223 miles
    Test number
    139517523354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,842 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,842 miles
    Test number
    658919910987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,105 miles (+14,341)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    147274075124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass55,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    107934494025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,764 miles (+8,931)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,764 miles
    Test number
    657704994056
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass46,833 miles (+6,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    437772003151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,440 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    886078202140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    605821411196
    • 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)

Questions about S21 BEF

Does S21 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 BEF is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 BEF?
The MOT on S21 BEF is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 BEF done?
S21 BEF was recorded at 146,837 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has S21 BEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 BEF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 BEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S21 BEF find?
S21 BEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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