Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
S3 AKVMOT history
S3 AKV is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,767 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 128,767 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 AKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 AKV was last recorded at 128,767 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,261 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,506 miles
- Average per year
- 3,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,767 miles
- 2025 – 126,261 miles
- 2024 – 122,733 miles
- 2023 – 119,947 miles
- 2022 – 118,669 miles
- 2020 – 116,260 miles
- 2019 – 110,605 miles
- 2018 – 102,551 miles
- 2017 – 96,239 miles
- 2015 – 95,232 miles
- 2014 – 93,009 miles
- 2013 – 89,195 miles
- 2012 – 84,216 miles
- 2011 – 81,740 miles
- 2010 – 77,939 miles
- 2009 – 74,437 miles
- 2008 – 69,979 miles
- 2007 – 63,955 miles
- 2006 – 55,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,767 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,767 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 128,767 miles
- Test number
- 195918953367
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail128,767 miles (+2,506)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,767 miles
- Test number
- 279556026255
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing 1 bolt (2.1.2 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,261 miles (+3,528)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 126,261 miles
- Test number
- 943922556478
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,733 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,733 miles
- Test number
- 540401007845
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,947 miles (+1,278)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,947 miles
- Test number
- 882146727731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass118,669 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,669 miles
- Test number
- 506864102374
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail118,668 miles (+2,408)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,668 miles
- Test number
- 499003525573
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Lambda reading too high (1.115) (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass116,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,260 miles
- Test number
- 370739324499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail116,260 miles (+5,655)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,260 miles
- Test number
- 626680060895
- MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,605 miles (+8,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,605 miles
- Test number
- 786996350717
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,551 miles
- Test number
- 112671125095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,551 miles (+6,312)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,551 miles
- Test number
- 805603619033
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass96,239 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,239 miles
- Test number
- 851955778544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,237 miles (+1,005)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,237 miles
- Test number
- 408169573320
- FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides front (2.7.3)
Pass95,232 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 95,232 miles
- Test number
- 934258186457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,009 miles (+3,814)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,009 miles
- Test number
- 947401504314
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s front tyre has parish
Pass89,195 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 89,195 miles
- Test number
- 385468863234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail89,189 miles (+4,973)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,189 miles
- Test number
- 387337663293
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,216 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,216 miles
- Test number
- 175779962209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,740 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,740 miles
- Test number
- 107805761294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,939 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,939 miles
- Test number
- 552956960230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,437 miles (+4,458)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 74,437 miles
- Test number
- 273645369238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,979 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 69,979 miles
- Test number
- 404620458218
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,955 miles (+8,154)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 63,955 miles
- Test number
- 904602067161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 55,801 miles
- Test number
- 764849376174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 AKV
- Does S3 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 AKV is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 AKV?
- The MOT on S3 AKV is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 AKV done?
- S3 AKV was recorded at 128,767 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,685 miles a year.
- Has S3 AKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 AKV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 AKV 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 AKV find?
- S3 AKV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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