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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

S3 VVXMOT history

S3 VVX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 198,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S3 VVX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,863 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VVX was last recorded at 198,863 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2024: 159,068 miles, lower than 185,029 miles on 11 Mar 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
195,359 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,504 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,863 miles
  • 2025 – 195,359 miles
  • 2024 – 190,069 miles
  • 2023 – 185,029 miles
  • 2022 – 174,523 miles
  • 2021 – 166,343 miles
  • 2020 – 161,756 miles
  • 2019 – 159,023 miles
  • 2018 – 158,126 miles
  • 2017 – 156,786 miles
  • 2016 – 155,172 miles
  • 2015 – 153,313 miles
  • 2014 – 151,704 miles
  • 2013 – 122,152 miles
  • 2012 – 94,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,863 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,863 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,863 miles
    Test number
    962157007922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,359 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,359 miles
    Test number
    262805019030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s
  3. Pass190,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,069 miles
    Test number
    311525146987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,068 miles (-25,961)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,068 miles
    Test number
    434589648513
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass185,029 miles (+10,506)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,029 miles
    Test number
    898994960220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass174,523 miles (+8,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,523 miles
    Test number
    411871479060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass166,343 miles (+4,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,343 miles
    Test number
    463331673547
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass161,756 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    480233876115
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play
  9. Pass159,023 miles (+897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,023 miles
    Test number
    487127208380
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass158,126 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    936686031680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,786 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,786 miles
    Test number
    415492445785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,172 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,172 miles
    Test number
    461068472406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,313 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    344365997882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,704 miles (+29,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    385508544208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,152 miles (+28,134)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,152 miles
    Test number
    266706443239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,018 miles
    Test number
    989401362297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 VVX

Does S3 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VVX is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VVX?
The MOT on S3 VVX is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VVX done?
S3 VVX was recorded at 198,863 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has S3 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VVX has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 VVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 VVX find?
S3 VVX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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