Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc
S39 HBNMOT history
S39 HBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 43,851 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 HBN
- 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
- 6 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 HBN was last recorded at 43,851 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 43,548 miles · 7 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 303 miles
- Average per year
- 927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 43,851 miles
- 2022 – 43,548 miles
- 2021 – 40,176 miles
- 2019 – 39,930 miles
- 2015 – 36,915 miles
- 2013 – 35,885 miles
- 2012 – 35,066 miles
- 2011 – 34,008 miles
- 2010 – 32,601 miles
- 2009 – 31,738 miles
- 2008 – 30,718 miles
- 2007 – 29,594 miles
- 2006 – 28,271 miles
- 2005 – 26,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,851 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryRear suspension & components corroded
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,851 miles (+303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 43,851 miles
- Test number
- 855053808882
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryRear suspension & components corroded
Pass43,548 miles (+3,372)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 43,548 miles
- Test number
- 916549959643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass40,176 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 40,176 miles
- Test number
- 423745845686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,930 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,930 miles
- Test number
- 388983935473
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,901 miles (+2,986)3 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,901 miles
- Test number
- 557314463435
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,915 miles
- Test number
- 516786205154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,915 miles (+1,030)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,915 miles
- Test number
- 239764005435
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,885 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 35,885 miles
- Test number
- 258047443300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,066 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 35,066 miles
- Test number
- 415912352387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 34,008 miles
- Test number
- 197026041323
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail34,008 miles (+1,407)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,008 miles
- Test number
- 299726641352
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass32,601 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,601 miles
- Test number
- 614692020378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,738 miles (+1,020)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,738 miles
- Test number
- 614610239352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,718 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,718 miles
- Test number
- 854343148341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,642 miles (+1,048)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,642 miles
- Test number
- 104833338366
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass29,594 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 29,594 miles
- Test number
- 940074457369
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass28,271 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 28,271 miles
- Test number
- 531235946350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 26,625 miles
- Test number
- 302492545387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S39 HBN
- Does S39 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S39 HBN expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S39 HBN?
- The MOT on S39 HBN expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S39 HBN done?
- S39 HBN was recorded at 43,851 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 927 miles a year.
- Has S39 HBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 HBN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on S39 HBN 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 HBN find?
- S39 HBN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front fog light inoperative; rear suspension & components corroded.
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