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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

S42 LRFMOT history

S42 LRF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

S42 LRF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,009 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 LRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 LRF was last recorded at 160,009 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,060 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,949 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,009 miles
  • 2024 – 158,060 miles
  • 2022 – 157,137 miles
  • 2021 – 153,280 miles
  • 2020 – 151,271 miles
  • 2019 – 145,016 miles
  • 2018 – 136,540 miles
  • 2017 – 131,856 miles
  • 2016 – 130,055 miles
  • 2015 – 128,981 miles
  • 2014 – 123,947 miles
  • 2013 – 120,170 miles
  • 2011 – 115,769 miles
  • 2010 – 114,007 miles
  • 2009 – 107,082 miles
  • 2008 – 96,411 miles
  • 2007 – 89,312 miles
  • 2006 – 82,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,009 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,009 miles (+1,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    176190223416
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Pass158,060 miles (+923)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    714125019123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  3. Pass157,137 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    157,137 miles
    Test number
    306946942504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass153,280 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,280 miles
    Test number
    828234040430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass151,271 miles (+154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,271 miles
    Test number
    435897699897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door correded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill correded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat base insecure

  6. Fail151,117 miles (+6,101)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    332351790232
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted away by bottom seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor area where battery is situated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door correded at bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,016 miles (+80)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,016 miles
    Test number
    382616652962
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded attention required asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded and holed attention required asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded attention required asap
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel when on lock play in steering quadrant (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  8. Fail144,936 miles (+8,396)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,936 miles
    Test number
    845516464056
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded attention required asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded and holed attention required asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded attention required asap
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel when on lock play in steering quadrant (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  9. Pass136,540 miles (+4,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,540 miles
    Test number
    432251279175
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass131,856 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,856 miles
    Test number
    385132536701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion subframe to floor (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail131,853 miles (+1,798)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,853 miles
    Test number
    430778216523
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion subframe to floor (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass130,055 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    473387728894
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear panel/towing hitch corroded

  13. Fail130,035 miles (+1,054)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    728529990858
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor within seat mount (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor near to seat mount (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on diff
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sills fitted

  14. Pass128,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,981 miles
    Test number
    160674058889
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides floor/sill at front showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  15. Fail128,981 miles (+5,034)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,981 miles
    Test number
    355893742871
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides floor/sill at front showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  16. Pass123,947 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    326814124278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail123,922 miles (+3,752)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,922 miles
    Test number
    849998414233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass120,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    799672243229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,170 miles (+4,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    525322843226
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass115,769 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,769 miles
    Test number
    806769761129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,007 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    800022780243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    362873789278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,082 miles (+10,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    770973889200
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass96,411 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,411 miles
    Test number
    651934098245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,312 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    313556397215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,402 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    373140296496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,898 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    681014576190
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about S42 LRF

Does S42 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 LRF is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S42 LRF?
The MOT on S42 LRF is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 LRF done?
S42 LRF was recorded at 160,009 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has S42 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 LRF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S42 LRF 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 S42 LRF find?
S42 LRF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle undersealed.

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