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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S47 CTAMOT history

S47 CTA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S47 CTA blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,565 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 CTA was last recorded at 164,565 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,168 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,565 miles
  • 2024 – 164,168 miles
  • 2023 – 162,449 miles
  • 2022 – 159,548 miles
  • 2021 – 159,548 miles
  • 2020 – 157,687 miles
  • 2019 – 154,967 miles
  • 2018 – 150,089 miles
  • 2017 – 141,928 miles
  • 2016 – 136,632 miles
  • 2015 – 130,769 miles
  • 2014 – 125,393 miles
  • 2013 – 119,122 miles
  • 2012 – 115,263 miles
  • 2011 – 111,030 miles
  • 2010 – 106,094 miles
  • 2009 – 99,867 miles
  • 2008 – 91,152 miles
  • 2007 – 69,877 miles
  • 2006 – 69,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,565 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,565 miles (+397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,565 miles
    Test number
    894482971084
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,168 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,168 miles
    Test number
    176964454424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,150 miles (+1,701)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,150 miles
    Test number
    551825382915
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,449 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,449 miles
    Test number
    267919999984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

  5. Fail162,442 miles (+2,894)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,442 miles
    Test number
    326343837827
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms have surface corrosion.

  6. Pass159,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,548 miles
    Test number
    525810028210
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension and floor pans have surface corrosion.

  7. Fail159,548 miles (+1,861)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,548 miles
    Test number
    793452023052
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension and floor pans have surface corrosion.

  8. Pass157,687 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,687 miles
    Test number
    103728237955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail157,685 miles (+2,718)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,685 miles
    Test number
    413824072382
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass154,967 miles (+4,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,967 miles
    Test number
    813797607516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,089 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    372104954179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass141,928 miles (+5,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,928 miles
    Test number
    727518988735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass136,632 miles (+314)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,632 miles
    Test number
    479297736994
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryV-belt cracked.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail136,318 miles (+5,549)7 failures21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,318 miles
    Test number
    343504638888
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryV-belt cracked.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass130,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,769 miles
    Test number
    958714087683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail130,765 miles (+5,372)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,765 miles
    Test number
    700426370021
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside os inner washer jet blocked

  17. Pass125,393 miles (+6,271)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    867006594265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass119,122 miles (+3,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    345640093484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass115,263 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,263 miles
    Test number
    808711192223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,030 miles (+4,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,030 miles
    Test number
    355074291215
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass106,094 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    472141990218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,867 miles (+8,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    434825899204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,152 miles (+21,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    353085378435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass69,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    113060197248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,877 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    300090697460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass69,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    734941596297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail69,877 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    902281496209
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S47 CTA

Does S47 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 CTA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 CTA?
The MOT on S47 CTA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 CTA done?
S47 CTA was recorded at 164,565 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has S47 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 CTA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 CTA 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 S47 CTA find?
S47 CTA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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