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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

S43 FBNMOT history

S43 FBN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 239,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

S43 FBN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
239,660 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 FBN was last recorded at 239,660 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 6,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,384 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,276 miles
Average per year
9,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 239,660 miles
  • 2021 – 233,384 miles
  • 2020 – 223,429 miles
  • 2019 – 211,466 miles
  • 2018 – 196,825 miles
  • 2017 – 185,720 miles
  • 2016 – 182,987 miles
  • 2014 – 154,657 miles
  • 2013 – 140,411 miles
  • 2012 – 124,909 miles
  • 2011 – 106,000 miles
  • 2009 – 96,905 miles
  • 2008 – 90,527 miles
  • 2007 – 83,140 miles
  • 2006 – 78,458 miles
  • 2005 – 75,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake test low recorded effort at wheel
  • AdvisoryRear Both Shock Absorber external casing corroded

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,660 miles (+6,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,660 miles
    Test number
    107960798207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake test low recorded effort at wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Both Shock Absorber external casing corroded

  2. Pass233,384 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    233,384 miles
    Test number
    907995356975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail233,372 miles (+9,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,372 miles
    Test number
    718697611213
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass223,429 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    223,429 miles
    Test number
    330975797514
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail223,424 miles (+11,958)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,424 miles
    Test number
    152393962594
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON TO EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass211,466 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    211,466 miles
    Test number
    337264203855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail211,444 miles (+14,619)5 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,444 miles
    Test number
    847273693960
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort significantly poorer on offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass196,825 miles (+11,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,825 miles
    Test number
    459549411952
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,720 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    185,720 miles
    Test number
    385997967368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,987 miles (+28,330)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    182,987 miles
    Test number
    893278244223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking point deteriorated

  11. Pass154,657 miles (+14,246)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,657 miles
    Test number
    739296374262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r inner tyre wall cut, no cords showing
    • NoteO/s mirror glass deteriorated

  12. Pass140,411 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,411 miles
    Test number
    648979893205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail140,410 miles (+17)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    255177183236
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail140,393 miles (+15,484)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    687564093194
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass124,909 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    638185382167
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail124,909 miles (+18,909)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    985685582198
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass106,000 miles (+9,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,000 miles
    Test number
    156227511156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,905 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    492066119479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s handbrake effort low

  19. Fail96,905 miles (+6,378)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    354525619343
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s handbrake effort low

  20. Pass90,527 miles (+7,387)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,527 miles
    Test number
    201834328339
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres low tread. n/s/r tyre uneven wear.

  21. Pass83,140 miles (+35)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    354446127307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills.

  22. Fail83,105 miles (+4,647)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    581695227315
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both sills.n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

  23. Pass78,458 miles (+2,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    352168126343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass75,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    654031125371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 FBN

Does S43 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 FBN expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 FBN?
The MOT on S43 FBN expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 FBN done?
S43 FBN was recorded at 239,660 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 9,646 miles a year.
Has S43 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 FBN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S43 FBN 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 S43 FBN find?
S43 FBN passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake test low recorded effort at wheel, and 1 more.

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