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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

S3 AFEMOT history

S3 AFE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

S3 AFE white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,614 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 AFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 AFE was last recorded at 107,614 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,614 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,614 miles
  • 2024 – 104,795 miles
  • 2023 – 104,118 miles
  • 2022 – 101,710 miles
  • 2021 – 96,774 miles
  • 2020 – 93,307 miles
  • 2019 – 90,484 miles
  • 2018 – 82,788 miles
  • 2017 – 78,821 miles
  • 2016 – 66,504 miles
  • 2015 – 59,980 miles
  • 2014 – 50,075 miles
  • 2012 – 35,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexi part of exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    982816619633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail107,614 miles (+2,819)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    940904029072
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass104,795 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    756024271631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
  4. Pass104,118 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    322384905602
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexi part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Fail104,118 miles (+2,408)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    746346701615
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexi part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  6. Pass101,710 miles (+4,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    619618903971
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass96,774 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    827051915767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,773 miles (+3,466)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,773 miles
    Test number
    894372322949
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass93,307 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    910548101689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,484 miles (+7,696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    848711228357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    108582805700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,788 miles (+3,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    601309838424
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass78,821 miles (+12,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    959134453382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,504 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,504 miles
    Test number
    642966303182
    • 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)
  15. Pass59,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    719623265096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,980 miles (+9,905)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    927957955091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass50,075 miles (+14,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    539548054081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    445037012336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    876097512324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S3 AFE

Does S3 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 AFE expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 AFE?
The MOT on S3 AFE expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 AFE done?
S3 AFE was recorded at 107,614 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
Has S3 AFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 AFE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 AFE 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 S3 AFE find?
S3 AFE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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