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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.

S4 SWF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass151,680 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass124,163 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    722712480036
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch/cable tight in operation
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass70,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,154 miles
    Test number
    723212067323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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))
  15. Pass44,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    364281198820
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass34,639 miles (+5,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,639 miles
    Test number
    335034795139
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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