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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S3 GEWMOT history

S3 GEW is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S3 GEW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,315 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GEW was last recorded at 165,315 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,299 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
9,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,315 miles
  • 2024 – 154,685 miles
  • 2023 – 141,939 miles
  • 2022 – 127,170 miles
  • 2021 – 112,179 miles
  • 2020 – 91,261 miles
  • 2019 – 81,559 miles
  • 2018 – 73,109 miles
  • 2017 – 62,097 miles
  • 2015 – 46,815 miles
  • 2014 – 45,250 miles
  • 2013 – 42,608 miles
  • 2012 – 39,003 miles
  • 2011 – 33,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fittedRecorded 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.

  • Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower front arms bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,315 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,315 miles
    Test number
    426773410176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  2. Fail165,299 miles (+10,614)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,299 miles
    Test number
    274076993485
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  3. Pass154,685 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,685 miles
    Test number
    725491586843
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME CORRODED

  4. Fail154,682 miles (+12,743)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,682 miles
    Test number
    433948581379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME CORRODED

  5. Pass141,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,939 miles
    Test number
    504413775808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower front arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,939 miles (+14,769)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,939 miles
    Test number
    572777417023
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower front arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    660118719223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,170 miles (+14,991)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    489955466178
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,179 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    952433593245
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,179 miles (+20,918)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    524705952032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,261 miles (+9,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    579122445902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,559 miles (+8,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    946607216890
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,109 miles (+11,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    789005771824
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Undertray Fitted

  14. Pass62,097 miles (+14,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    991011438978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,651 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    787126533259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,815 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    994139483875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,250 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    859905834366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,608 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    946592723375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    967429132339
    • 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)

  20. Fail39,003 miles (+5,553)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    898658132389
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight buldge in near side front outer tyre wall

  21. Pass33,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    559285731328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 GEW

Does S3 GEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GEW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GEW?
The MOT on S3 GEW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GEW done?
S3 GEW was recorded at 165,315 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,389 miles a year.
Has S3 GEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GEW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 GEW 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 GEW find?
S3 GEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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