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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S4 HPNMOT history

S4 HPN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S4 HPN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
136,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 HPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 HPN was last recorded at 136,161 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,819 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,342 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,161 miles
  • 2025 – 132,819 miles
  • 2024 – 129,003 miles
  • 2023 – 124,971 miles
  • 2022 – 121,214 miles
  • 2021 – 117,770 miles
  • 2020 – 115,182 miles
  • 2019 – 111,485 miles
  • 2018 – 106,768 miles
  • 2017 – 102,878 miles
  • 2016 – 98,504 miles
  • 2015 – 94,182 miles
  • 2014 – 90,086 miles
  • 2013 – 86,954 miles
  • 2012 – 83,290 miles
  • 2011 – 78,904 miles
  • 2010 – 75,473 miles
  • 2009 – 72,500 miles
  • 2008 – 65,959 miles
  • 2007 – 61,485 miles
  • 2006 – 56,087 miles
  • 2005 – 52,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,161 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (two places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arm bushes worn
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion under vehicle and front and rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shocks corroded rear chassis corroded advise check front pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Side repeaters white light rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise srs system check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,161 miles (+3,342)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,161 miles
    Test number
    957964430250
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (two places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  2. Pass132,819 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,819 miles
    Test number
    341469151640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  3. Fail132,819 miles (+3,816)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,819 miles
    Test number
    914285122387
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  4. Pass129,003 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    142301376694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  5. Fail128,999 miles (+4,028)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,999 miles
    Test number
    284801958261
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass124,971 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    393624718243
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle and front and rear suspension

  7. Fail124,961 miles (+3,747)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,961 miles
    Test number
    689510162237
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle and front and rear suspension

  8. Pass121,214 miles (+3,444)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    173361306277
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under all of vehicle

  9. Pass117,770 miles (+2,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    185820490829
    • 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))

  10. Pass115,182 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,182 miles
    Test number
    412212207434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,177 miles (+3,692)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,177 miles
    Test number
    700768751935
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perishing

  12. Pass111,485 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    656795115155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,768 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,768 miles
    Test number
    449521336195
    • AdvisoryShocks corroded rear chassis corroded advise check front pads
    • AdvisorySide repeaters white light rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail106,681 miles (+3,803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,681 miles
    Test number
    273422020305
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryShocks corroded rear chassis corroded advise check front pads
    • AdvisorySide repeaters white light rear brake pipes corroded

  15. Pass102,878 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    555714318450
    • AdvisoryAdvise srs system check

  16. Fail102,732 miles (+4,228)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    925803566459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise srs system check

  17. Pass98,504 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    937170931392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,182 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    720602096488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    349168454413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail90,086 miles (+3,132)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    759248054284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass86,954 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    767960263262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,290 miles (+4,386)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    249882662258
    • NoteAll coil springs corroding
    • NoteSrs light on dash

  23. Pass78,904 miles (+3,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    245264761296
    • NoteO/s/f headlight poor image replaced bulb

  24. Pass75,473 miles (+2,973)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    513599640284
    • NoteO/s front bumper damage.
    • NoteO/s front h/light poor image[bulb not correctly fitted??]

  25. Pass72,500 miles (+6,541)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    121951859249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear number plate signs coming away

  26. Pass65,959 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    721045158210
    • NoteSlight movement in steering box!!

  27. Fail65,954 miles (+4,469)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    110674758245
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight movement in steering box!!

  28. Pass61,485 miles (+5,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    360368957292
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edges tread signs splitting

  29. Pass56,087 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    100634966216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail56,059 miles (+3,914)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    751181866214
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre.outer edge is starting to bold.

  31. Pass52,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    621788355221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 HPN

Does S4 HPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 HPN expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 HPN?
The MOT on S4 HPN expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 HPN done?
S4 HPN was recorded at 136,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has S4 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 HPN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 HPN 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 HPN find?
S4 HPN failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (two places), and 6 more.

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