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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

S23 MAXMOT history

S23 MAX is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

S23 MAX green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
107,783 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MAX was last recorded at 107,783 miles on 9 May 2023, 6,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,458 miles · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6,325 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,783 miles
  • 2022 – 101,458 miles
  • 2021 – 95,448 miles
  • 2019 – 79,949 miles
  • 2018 – 70,716 miles
  • 2017 – 61,271 miles
  • 2016 – 52,790 miles
  • 2015 – 45,743 miles
  • 2014 – 37,823 miles
  • 2013 – 37,353 miles
  • 2012 – 36,415 miles
  • 2011 – 34,403 miles
  • 2010 – 29,917 miles
  • 2009 – 25,566 miles
  • 2008 – 20,400 miles
  • 2007 – 16,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear lamp lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,783 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    316149908702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail107,783 miles (+6,325)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    897468865874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,458 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    809701067842
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,451 miles (+6,003)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    752122108408
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,448 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    893581328270
    • MinorFront All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail95,448 miles (+15,499)3 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    442575248399
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,949 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    611580318917
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail79,944 miles (+9,228)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    330703228279
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass70,716 miles (+9,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    374041476053
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass61,271 miles (+138)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    799497050420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

  11. Fail61,133 miles (+8,343)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    991736395620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most of two (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp lens broken and showing white light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and beads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edge 195/65R15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

  12. Pass52,790 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    376772113285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,789 miles (+7,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,789 miles
    Test number
    621566031934
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass45,743 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    637242635167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,738 miles (+7,915)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    765498925122
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass37,823 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    656591034164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,353 miles (+130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,353 miles
    Test number
    288454533482
    • NoteWet conditions

  18. Pass37,223 miles (+808)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    728629403069
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  19. Pass36,415 miles (+2,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,415 miles
    Test number
    618503212068
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    296130311011
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail34,403 miles (+4,486)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    886327701039
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWet conditions

  22. Pass29,917 miles (+4,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    133192210497
    • NoteWet conditions

  23. Pass25,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,566 miles
    Test number
    220263619025
    • NoteO\s wing mirror indicator cracked

  24. Fail25,566 miles (+5,166)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,566 miles
    Test number
    233513419036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO\s wing mirror indicator cracked

  25. Pass20,400 miles (+4,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    121434718461
    • NoteWet conditions

  26. Pass16,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,043 miles
    Test number
    590341917041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,043 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,043 miles
    Test number
    290191217013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 MAX

Does S23 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 MAX expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 MAX?
The MOT on S23 MAX expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 MAX done?
S23 MAX was recorded at 107,783 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has S23 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MAX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 MAX 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 MAX find?
S23 MAX passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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