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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

S24 TEDMOT history

S24 TED is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

S24 TED blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
163,908 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 TED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S24 TED was last recorded at 163,908 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 5,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2010: 64,349 miles, lower than 95,188 miles on 4 Nov 2009.

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
158,647 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,261 miles
Average per year
6,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,908 miles
  • 2024 – 158,647 miles
  • 2023 – 147,133 miles
  • 2022 – 139,743 miles
  • 2021 – 135,907 miles
  • 2019 – 123,722 miles
  • 2018 – 120,663 miles
  • 2017 – 116,651 miles
  • 2016 – 108,040 miles
  • 2015 – 93,502 miles
  • 2013 – 79,710 miles
  • 2012 – 74,551 miles
  • 2011 – 69,016 miles
  • 2010 – 64,349 miles
  • 2009 – 95,188 miles
  • 2007 – 45,371 miles
  • 2006 – 43,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,908 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,908 miles (+5,261)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,908 miles
    Test number
    477658235414
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,647 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,647 miles
    Test number
    505405397688
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loosed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail158,647 miles (+11,514)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,647 miles
    Test number
    334901632380
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loosed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass147,133 miles (+7,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    330106736373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear not allowing inspection of some componets

  5. Pass139,743 miles (+3,836)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,743 miles
    Test number
    466599565924
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    994023126750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,907 miles (+12,185)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    950796000237
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,722 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,722 miles
    Test number
    890288059463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,663 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,663 miles
    Test number
    574048884998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,651 miles (+8,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,651 miles
    Test number
    882412880258
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly - tight to turn by hand
    • 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)

  11. Pass108,040 miles (+14,538)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    309230116249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,502 miles (+341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,502 miles
    Test number
    109413975478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  13. Fail93,161 miles (+13,451)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    235685065015
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Pass79,710 miles (+5,159)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,710 miles
    Test number
    218773733326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass74,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    806533432396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,549 miles (+5,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    486191032457
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass69,016 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    106968621399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,006 miles (+4,657)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,006 miles
    Test number
    639437221377
    • FailureInner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,349 miles (-30,839)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    163072110386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,188 miles (+40,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    921828409382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,108 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,108 miles
    Test number
    233679119078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,371 miles (+1,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    200362107326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn out on outer edges

  23. Pass43,479 miles (+4,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    213577316375
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass39,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    611244626194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 TED

Does S24 TED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S24 TED expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S24 TED?
The MOT on S24 TED expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S24 TED done?
S24 TED was recorded at 163,908 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
Has S24 TED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 TED has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S24 TED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S24 TED find?
S24 TED failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 13 more.

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