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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

S3 HBBMOT history

S3 HBB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S3 HBB white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,447 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HBB was last recorded at 145,447 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 8,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2016: 17,895 miles, lower than 45,077 miles on 8 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,477 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,970 miles
Average per year
10,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,447 miles
  • 2025 – 136,477 miles
  • 2024 – 127,794 miles
  • 2023 – 118,764 miles
  • 2022 – 107,941 miles
  • 2021 – 98,424 miles
  • 2020 – 90,152 miles
  • 2019 – 80,613 miles
  • 2018 – 70,450 miles
  • 2017 – 56,769 miles
  • 2016 – 17,895 miles
  • 2015 – 33,157 miles
  • 2014 – 21,371 miles
  • 2013 – 9,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,447 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,447 miles (+8,970)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,447 miles
    Test number
    165856966671
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass136,477 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,477 miles
    Test number
    609909507753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass127,794 miles (+9,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    262977548800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass118,764 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    119397919867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,941 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,941 miles
    Test number
    749913196045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,937 miles (+9,513)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    352818734218
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass98,424 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    843426803842
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail98,415 miles (+8,263)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    231991628733
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass90,152 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    356067254347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,613 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    734495926577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail80,612 miles (+10,162)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    799725125298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass70,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    508574640292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail70,450 miles (+13,681)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    741607894154
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall deep cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass56,769 miles (+38,874)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    800223386619
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStickers on headlamps
  15. Pass17,895 miles (-27,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,895 miles
    Test number
    870186973827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,077 miles (+11,920)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    791079069406
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside has a chip on the windscreen
  17. Pass33,157 miles (+11,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,157 miles
    Test number
    749191217391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front reparable puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass21,371 miles (+12,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,371 miles
    Test number
    387295094274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,084 miles
    Test number
    899211733360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HBB

Does S3 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HBB is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HBB?
The MOT on S3 HBB is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HBB done?
S3 HBB was recorded at 145,447 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,584 miles a year.
Has S3 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HBB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 HBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 HBB find?
S3 HBB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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