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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S4 BSVMOT history

S4 BSV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

S4 BSV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
105,908 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BSV was last recorded at 105,908 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 6,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,636 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,272 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,908 miles
  • 2023 – 99,636 miles
  • 2021 – 95,392 miles
  • 2020 – 91,496 miles
  • 2019 – 87,203 miles
  • 2018 – 81,881 miles
  • 2017 – 78,874 miles
  • 2016 – 74,375 miles
  • 2015 – 66,638 miles
  • 2014 – 56,779 miles
  • 2013 – 46,133 miles
  • 2012 – 39,087 miles
  • 2011 – 31,548 miles
  • 2010 – 25,898 miles
  • 2009 – 20,248 miles
  • 2008 – 16,715 miles
  • 2007 – 13,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Coil spring corroded Rear Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arches Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    801116962181
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,908 miles (+6,272)2 major4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    671379054422
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides blades insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,636 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    671771916221
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arches Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail99,514 miles (+4,122)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,514 miles
    Test number
    170009146019
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with reverse lamp (light module fault) (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arches Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,392 miles (+3,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    688469349555
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass91,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    231403606683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail91,496 miles (+4,293)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    506967229235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged cable support insecure (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass87,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    127080369064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion near front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion near rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail87,203 miles (+5,322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    244357931738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion near front flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion near rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass81,881 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    129610153187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail81,880 miles (+24)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    428212029165
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass81,856 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,856 miles
    Test number
    328792114713
    • 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))
  13. Fail81,844 miles (+2,970)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    652991003735
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  14. Pass78,874 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    238749382743
    • AdvisorySlight play both rear drop links
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  15. Pass74,375 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    933399377704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,318 miles (+7,680)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    878507917677
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint torque strut (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass66,638 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    847409445117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,779 miles (+10,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    746383544158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass46,133 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    816379743194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,087 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    649378632187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass31,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,548 miles
    Test number
    235761241139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,548 miles (+5,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,548 miles
    Test number
    646931741160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass25,898 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,898 miles
    Test number
    242505930194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,248 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,248 miles
    Test number
    772988149144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,715 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,715 miles
    Test number
    592458238187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,029 miles
    Test number
    170236647189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 BSV

Does S4 BSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 BSV expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 BSV?
The MOT on S4 BSV expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 BSV done?
S4 BSV was recorded at 105,908 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has S4 BSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BSV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 BSV 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 S4 BSV find?
S4 BSV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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