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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S49 TKWMOT history

S49 TKW is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

S49 TKW green 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
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
106,244 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 TKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 TKW was last recorded at 106,244 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,593 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,244 miles
  • 2023 – 104,593 miles
  • 2022 – 102,245 miles
  • 2021 – 97,663 miles
  • 2020 – 93,414 miles
  • 2019 – 92,549 miles
  • 2018 – 91,363 miles
  • 2017 – 90,737 miles
  • 2016 – 88,608 miles
  • 2015 – 86,445 miles
  • 2014 – 83,695 miles
  • 2013 – 81,081 miles
  • 2012 – 79,740 miles
  • 2011 – 76,778 miles
  • 2010 – 74,710 miles
  • 2009 – 72,304 miles
  • 2008 – 69,786 miles
  • 2007 – 65,926 miles
  • 2006 – 61,225 miles
  • 2005 – 55,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,244 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Body has heavy corrosion above offside front lower suspension arm mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,244 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    738450241437
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

  2. Fail106,244 miles (+1,651)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,244 miles
    Test number
    936811465003
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

  3. Pass104,593 miles (+2,348)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    683973551221
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,245 miles (+10)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    519721852275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has heavy corrosion above offside front lower suspension arm mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight cracking and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail102,235 miles (+4,572)7 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,235 miles
    Test number
    212803806790
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has heavy corrosion above offside front lower suspension arm mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight cracking and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,663 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    261203464253
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,661 miles (+4,247)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    589189650779
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,414 miles (+865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    492998945368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass92,549 miles (+1,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    952023949887
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass91,363 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,363 miles
    Test number
    932807813359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,737 miles (+2,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    149223665327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass88,608 miles (+2,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    629898061519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront No plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass86,445 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,445 miles
    Test number
    595684448973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,695 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    116294744297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass81,081 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    946669133274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,740 miles (+2,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    386902262424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    145459451288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,778 miles (+2,068)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    826759751268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass74,710 miles (+2,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    590934760238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass72,304 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    611224649223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,786 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    302670368207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    184482247222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,926 miles (+4,701)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    261702447205
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear diff seals leaking oil

  24. Pass61,225 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,225 miles
    Test number
    593822766222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    890431055292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 TKW

Does S49 TKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 TKW expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 TKW?
The MOT on S49 TKW expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 TKW done?
S49 TKW was recorded at 106,244 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has S49 TKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 TKW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S49 TKW 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 S49 TKW find?
S49 TKW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wing corroded but no sharp edges, and 2 more.

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