Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S38 NCYMOT history

S38 NCY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

S38 NCY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
117,654 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,498 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S38 NCY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S38 NCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 NCY was last recorded at 117,654 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 1,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,290 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,364 miles
Average per year
4,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,654 miles
  • 2021 – 116,290 miles
  • 2020 – 116,282 miles
  • 2019 – 116,273 miles
  • 2018 – 114,247 miles
  • 2017 – 110,918 miles
  • 2016 – 106,117 miles
  • 2015 – 102,085 miles
  • 2014 – 95,415 miles
  • 2013 – 90,188 miles
  • 2012 – 82,941 miles
  • 2011 – 75,910 miles
  • 2010 – 71,646 miles
  • 2009 – 64,292 miles
  • 2007 – 57,689 miles
  • 2006 – 47,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,654 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated [all 4 brake hoses]. (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,654 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    914582808009
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated [all 4 brake hoses]. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass116,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    702882597077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail116,290 miles (+8)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    189369993791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,282 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,282 miles
    Test number
    225188622765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,273 miles
    Test number
    589111844416
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,273 miles (+2,026)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,273 miles
    Test number
    956717388398
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,247 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    584311456975
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both side front (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail114,247 miles (+3,329)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    243987553929
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both side front (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass110,918 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    361228518684
    • 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)

  10. Pass106,117 miles (+4,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    131747695537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass102,085 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    275005185043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail102,085 miles (+6,670)1 failure8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    947884185015
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass95,415 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    159347374434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    119175183064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,186 miles (+7,245)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    175195383055
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    129861182097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail82,941 miles (+7,031)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    168471982086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,910 miles (+4,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    676470581008
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass71,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    762559770011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,646 miles (+7,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,646 miles
    Test number
    982999970031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass64,292 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    201377479086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,689 miles
    Test number
    540252507356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,683 miles (+10,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    314972907363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass47,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    372358736426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 NCY

Does S38 NCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 NCY expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 NCY?
The MOT on S38 NCY expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 NCY done?
S38 NCY was recorded at 117,654 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
Has S38 NCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 NCY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S38 NCY 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 S38 NCY find?
S38 NCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: brake hose slightly deteriorated [all 4 brake hoses]..

Related registrations

Browse all S38 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.