
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,496 cc
S3 HEGMOT history
S3 HEG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 157,023 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,440 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 HEG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 HEG was last recorded at 157,023 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,023 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,440 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,023 miles
- 2025 – 156,190 miles
- 2023 – 142,850 miles
- 2022 – 132,864 miles
- 2021 – 131,126 miles
- 2020 – 124,715 miles
- 2019 – 118,226 miles
- 2018 – 113,958 miles
- 2017 – 112,152 miles
- 2016 – 105,560 miles
- 2015 – 90,557 miles
- 2014 – 80,943 miles
- 2013 – 69,645 miles
- 2012 – 56,840 miles
- 2011 – 50,204 miles
- 2010 – 45,594 miles
- 2009 – 31,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some componentsRecorded at 4 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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside door mirror deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,023 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 157,023 miles
- Test number
- 770132510291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail157,023 miles (+833)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,023 miles
- Test number
- 117927675034
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass156,190 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 156,190 miles
- Test number
- 387894483516
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorate
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail156,190 miles (+13,340)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,190 miles
- Test number
- 256733732291
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorate
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass142,850 miles (+416)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 142,850 miles
- Test number
- 134122049741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,434 miles (+9,570)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,434 miles
- Test number
- 371757544326
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass132,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 132,864 miles
- Test number
- 239469612888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,864 miles (+1,738)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,864 miles
- Test number
- 504518056013
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass131,126 miles (+6,411)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 131,126 miles
- Test number
- 130563898612
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,715 miles (+6,489)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 124,715 miles
- Test number
- 427370258635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,226 miles (+4,268)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,226 miles
- Test number
- 114772880660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,958 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 113,958 miles
- Test number
- 388104543008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,152 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 112,152 miles
- Test number
- 461819050295
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail112,152 miles (+6,592)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,152 miles
- Test number
- 931603143622
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass105,560 miles (+15,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 105,560 miles
- Test number
- 624611328515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass90,557 miles (+9,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 90,557 miles
- Test number
- 315799622105
- AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately rear (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass80,943 miles (+11,298)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 80,943 miles
- Test number
- 255802734224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,645 miles (+12,805)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 69,645 miles
- Test number
- 477522943214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,840 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,840 miles
- Test number
- 247810912217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,204 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 50,204 miles
- Test number
- 859891031253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,594 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,594 miles
- Test number
- 964793850131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,587 miles (+14,461)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,587 miles
- Test number
- 481719840125
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 31,126 miles
- Test number
- 293037049137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 HEG
- Does S3 HEG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HEG is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 HEG?
- The MOT on S3 HEG is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 HEG done?
- S3 HEG was recorded at 157,023 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
- Has S3 HEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 HEG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 HEG 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 HEG find?
- S3 HEG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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