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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

S3 RCMMOT history

S3 RCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S3 RCM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,842 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RCM was last recorded at 48,842 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,707 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
1,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,842 miles
  • 2025 – 48,707 miles
  • 2024 – 48,482 miles
  • 2023 – 47,597 miles
  • 2022 – 46,859 miles
  • 2021 – 46,344 miles
  • 2020 – 45,838 miles
  • 2019 – 44,571 miles
  • 2017 – 43,742 miles
  • 2016 – 42,423 miles
  • 2015 – 40,261 miles
  • 2014 – 38,893 miles
  • 2013 – 37,961 miles
  • 2012 – 37,167 miles
  • 2011 – 35,931 miles
  • 2010 – 35,045 miles
  • 2009 – 33,994 miles
  • 2008 – 32,238 miles
  • 2007 – 29,651 miles
  • 2006 – 26,190 miles
  • 2005 – 24,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav & dash cam removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front tyre is 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    808904165966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,842 miles (+135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    258733962982
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass48,707 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    412088281833
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav & dash cam removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has full under body trays & side skirts. unable to fully check floor/ pipes/ sills

  4. Fail48,707 miles (+225)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    134531222030
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav & dash cam removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has full under body trays & side skirts. unable to fully check floor/ pipes/ sills

  5. Pass48,482 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    335100048239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,597 miles (+738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    841580762603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting brackets broken

  7. Pass46,859 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    562345041440
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass46,344 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    324374278114
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets broken - only one bracket holding backbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass45,838 miles (+1,267)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    146648432592
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken on rear secrtion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass44,571 miles (+829)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    769721637936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken-system still secure

  11. Pass43,742 miles (+1,319)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    440241237085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass42,423 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    374502724242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass40,261 miles (+1,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    416809008389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail38,893 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    377449744304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r hub carrier bush

  15. Pass38,893 miles (+932)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    398289444379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust hanger broken
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r hub carrier bush

  16. Pass37,961 miles (+794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    447141753321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass37,167 miles (+1,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    118253452348
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r hub carrier bush

  18. Pass35,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,931 miles
    Test number
    565234251393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,927 miles (+882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,927 miles
    Test number
    818734051306
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass35,045 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    574947950314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,994 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,994 miles
    Test number
    454179649418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail33,994 miles (+1,756)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,994 miles
    Test number
    740239449332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass32,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,238 miles
    Test number
    282771758304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,238 miles (+2,587)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,238 miles
    Test number
    833601758346
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass29,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    511581657320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,651 miles (+3,461)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    244181057363
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass26,190 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    423056946339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass24,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,442 miles
    Test number
    403074955478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RCM

Does S3 RCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RCM is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RCM?
The MOT on S3 RCM is valid until 26 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 RCM done?
S3 RCM was recorded at 48,842 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,214 miles a year.
Has S3 RCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RCM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 RCM 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 RCM find?
S3 RCM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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