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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S4 HRFMOT history

S4 HRF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

S4 HRF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
98,965 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 HRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 HRF was last recorded at 98,965 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2013: 63,137 miles, lower than 95,611 miles on 1 Aug 2012.
  • 6 Jul 2015: 76,618 miles, lower than 110,529 miles on 22 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,135 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,830 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,965 miles
  • 2025 – 94,135 miles
  • 2024 – 92,969 miles
  • 2023 – 91,691 miles
  • 2022 – 90,717 miles
  • 2021 – 88,339 miles
  • 2019 – 86,557 miles
  • 2018 – 84,912 miles
  • 2017 – 83,759 miles
  • 2016 – 81,208 miles
  • 2015 – 76,618 miles
  • 2014 – 110,529 miles
  • 2013 – 63,137 miles
  • 2012 – 95,611 miles
  • 2011 – 53,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,965 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,965 miles (+4,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,965 miles
    Test number
    886604285038
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass94,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    967366347308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,135 miles (+1,166)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    725696891485
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  4. Pass92,969 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    619259735973
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail92,964 miles (+1,273)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    296018002185
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,691 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    613917674390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,717 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,717 miles
    Test number
    306981662014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,339 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    319139180074
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail88,339 miles (+1,782)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    779061146133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass86,557 miles (+1,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,557 miles
    Test number
    108430126500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass84,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    907203791613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail84,912 miles (+1,153)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    450770115374
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge serious inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass83,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    750046943729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail83,759 miles (+2,551)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    825953691170
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass81,208 miles (+4,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    385835483575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass76,618 miles (-33,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    506797685102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,529 miles (+47,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    865913254043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass63,137 miles (-32,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    499911963076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,611 miles (+41,615)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,611 miles
    Test number
    178674612217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,996 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    779825631286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,220 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    229079481099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about S4 HRF

Does S4 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 HRF is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 HRF?
The MOT on S4 HRF is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 HRF done?
S4 HRF was recorded at 98,965 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has S4 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 HRF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 HRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 HRF find?
S4 HRF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides.

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