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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S23 AJRMOT history

S23 AJR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

S23 AJR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,799 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 AJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 AJR was last recorded at 83,799 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,786 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,799 miles
  • 2025 – 79,154 miles
  • 2024 – 78,455 miles
  • 2023 – 77,839 miles
  • 2022 – 76,217 miles
  • 2021 – 74,609 miles
  • 2020 – 71,432 miles
  • 2019 – 66,414 miles
  • 2018 – 63,090 miles
  • 2017 – 58,837 miles
  • 2016 – 55,211 miles
  • 2015 – 51,702 miles
  • 2014 – 48,489 miles
  • 2013 – 46,349 miles
  • 2012 – 40,966 miles
  • 2011 – 38,464 miles
  • 2010 – 33,306 miles
  • 2009 – 28,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,799 miles
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,799 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    461045288101
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail83,786 miles (+4,632)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    610880122761
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass79,154 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    960512997497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,455 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    288318282992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,839 miles (+1,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    801823509327
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,217 miles (+1,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    966202516690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    694100101824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail74,609 miles (+3,177)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    611838548613
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Squeaking/ scraping noise heard when wheel spun up and after brake test, possibly from parking brake shoes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass71,432 miles (+5,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    159885790695
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass66,414 miles (+3,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    522866664250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has age related cracks
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  11. Pass63,090 miles (+4,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    343156493336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking badly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulders
  12. Pass58,837 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    898717986735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass55,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    627690523125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail55,211 miles (+3,509)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    582979568407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass51,702 miles (+3,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    768009235141
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass48,489 miles (+2,140)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    399477064131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the outter edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit
  17. Pass46,349 miles (+5,383)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    555538533376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSills and underbody covered
  18. Pass40,966 miles (+2,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    645235032312
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge
  19. Pass38,464 miles (+5,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    425384031422
    • NoteSills and underbody covered
  20. Pass33,306 miles (+4,841)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    203971620262
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts
  21. Pass28,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,465 miles
    Test number
    851188619238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 AJR

Does S23 AJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 AJR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 AJR?
The MOT on S23 AJR is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 AJR done?
S23 AJR was recorded at 83,799 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,316 miles a year.
Has S23 AJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 AJR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 AJR 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 S23 AJR find?
S23 AJR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective.

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