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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,996 cc

S39 BPAMOT history

S39 BPA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

S39 BPA red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
138,004 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 BPA was last recorded at 138,004 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,802 miles · 28 May 2021
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,004 miles
  • 2021 – 137,802 miles
  • 2019 – 137,778 miles
  • 2017 – 135,901 miles
  • 2016 – 135,433 miles
  • 2015 – 131,748 miles
  • 2014 – 125,921 miles
  • 2013 – 123,052 miles
  • 2012 – 120,385 miles
  • 2011 – 116,971 miles
  • 2010 – 112,541 miles
  • 2009 – 111,010 miles
  • 2008 – 108,782 miles
  • 2007 – 97,271 miles
  • 2006 – 86,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,004 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,004 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    842520035533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,802 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    137,802 miles
    Test number
    778968180523
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    936581063472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,778 miles (+1,877)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    408302709784
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front bottom ball joints worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,901 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,901 miles
    Test number
    986012248857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,433 miles (+3,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    150185109930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass131,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    328803618483
    • 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)

  8. Fail131,748 miles (+5,827)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    579437104606
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)

  9. Pass125,921 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    505071744243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,052 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,052 miles
    Test number
    596939113251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,385 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    645747722279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass116,971 miles (+4,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    266877311285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,541 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,541 miles
    Test number
    862267630255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,010 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    871826939227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,782 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    242729738286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,782 miles (+11,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    422479738262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,271 miles (+10,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    940661627250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    834127136276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 BPA

Does S39 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 BPA expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 BPA?
The MOT on S39 BPA expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 BPA done?
S39 BPA was recorded at 138,004 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has S39 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 BPA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S39 BPA 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 S39 BPA find?
S39 BPA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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