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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S4 LYRMOT history

S4 LYR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S4 LYR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,420 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 LYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 LYR was last recorded at 173,420 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 14,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,409 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,011 miles
Average per year
13,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,420 miles
  • 2024 – 159,409 miles
  • 2023 – 142,412 miles
  • 2021 – 105,990 miles
  • 2020 – 93,394 miles
  • 2019 – 78,760 miles
  • 2018 – 70,725 miles
  • 2017 – 49,103 miles
  • 2016 – 37,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,420 miles
    Test number
    276659910913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail173,420 miles (+14,011)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,420 miles
    Test number
    643417965351
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass159,409 miles (+16,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,409 miles
    Test number
    300785313440
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass142,412 miles (+15,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    170011748542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass127,305 miles (+21,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,305 miles
    Test number
    402605400795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,990 miles (+12,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,990 miles
    Test number
    281651596203
    • AdvisoryCover's fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle
  7. Pass93,394 miles (+14,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,394 miles
    Test number
    715576350520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of vehicle components
  8. Pass78,760 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    625348389798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,433 miles (+5,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    422824925806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,725 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    704249871903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,715 miles (+21,612)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    660817164342
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre severely worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass49,103 miles (+11,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    177049676371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    614337008477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 LYR

Does S4 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 LYR is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 LYR?
The MOT on S4 LYR is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 LYR done?
S4 LYR was recorded at 173,420 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 13,782 miles a year.
Has S4 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 LYR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 LYR 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 LYR find?
S4 LYR passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded.

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