
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc
S4 SWFMOT history
S4 SWF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 151,680 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 SWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 18 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 SWF was last recorded at 151,680 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,680 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,680 miles
- 2025 – 124,163 miles
- 2024 – 95,699 miles
- 2023 – 70,154 miles
- 2022 – 60,421 miles
- 2021 – 54,370 miles
- 2020 – 51,852 miles
- 2019 – 50,634 miles
- 2018 – 48,572 miles
- 2017 – 44,188 miles
- 2016 – 38,501 miles
- 2015 – 34,639 miles
- 2014 – 29,582 miles
- 2013 – 23,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch release handle missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Bonnet catch/cable tight in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ nearside front inner wing/intercooler area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Induction/boost noise from nearside front inner wing area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside front headlamp output slightly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,680 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 151,680 miles
- Test number
- 851761371049
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch release handle missing
Fail151,680 miles (+27,517)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,680 miles
- Test number
- 945736689744
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch release handle missing
Pass124,163 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,163 miles
- Test number
- 722712480036
- AdvisoryBonnet catch/cable tight in operation
Fail124,159 miles (+28,460)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,159 miles
- Test number
- 798903022361
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch/cable tight in operation
Pass95,699 miles (+608)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 95,699 miles
- Test number
- 387951100154
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ nearside front inner wing/intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInduction/boost noise from nearside front inner wing area
- AdvisoryOffside front headlamp output slightly reduced
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure & rattling
Fail95,091 miles (+24,937)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,091 miles
- Test number
- 978087143009
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ nearside front inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front track control arm balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ nearside front inner wing/intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInduction/boost noise from nearside front inner wing area
- AdvisoryOffside front headlamp output slightly reduced
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure & rattling
- AdvisorySigns of offside rear brake overheating/running hot
Pass70,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 70,154 miles
- Test number
- 723212067323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,154 miles (+9,733)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,154 miles
- Test number
- 814552577413
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass60,421 miles (+6,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 60,421 miles
- Test number
- 164489266963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass54,370 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 54,370 miles
- Test number
- 337485177935
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail54,370 miles (+2,518)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,370 miles
- Test number
- 832948103402
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass51,852 miles (+1,218)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 51,852 miles
- Test number
- 536298355729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass50,634 miles (+2,062)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 50,634 miles
- Test number
- 245541696477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve cracked
- AdvisorySlight binding at rear brakes
Pass48,572 miles (+4,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 48,572 miles
- Test number
- 754545131069
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass44,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 44,188 miles
- Test number
- 364281198820
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
Fail44,185 miles (+5,684)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,185 miles
- Test number
- 401459395875
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
Pass38,501 miles (+3,862)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,501 miles
- Test number
- 148295075919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
Pass34,639 miles (+5,057)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 34,639 miles
- Test number
- 335034795139
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
Pass29,582 miles (+5,989)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 29,582 miles
- Test number
- 527907374253
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass23,593 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 23,593 miles
- Test number
- 946643783224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail23,593 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,593 miles
- Test number
- 529153883299
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S4 SWF
- Does S4 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 SWF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 SWF?
- The MOT on S4 SWF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 SWF done?
- S4 SWF was recorded at 151,680 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 10,003 miles a year.
- Has S4 SWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 SWF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S4 SWF 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 SWF find?
- S4 SWF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in front brake discs; secondary bonnet catch release handle missing.
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