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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

S4 UHUMOT history

S4 UHU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S4 UHU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,485 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 UHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 UHU was last recorded at 130,485 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 10,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,402 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,083 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,485 miles
  • 2025 – 120,402 miles
  • 2024 – 107,583 miles
  • 2023 – 97,522 miles
  • 2022 – 92,903 miles
  • 2021 – 84,348 miles
  • 2020 – 75,052 miles
  • 2019 – 68,840 miles
  • 2018 – 61,764 miles
  • 2017 – 51,046 miles
  • 2016 – 46,707 miles
  • 2015 – 35,367 miles
  • 2014 – 25,771 miles
  • 2013 – 21,355 miles
  • 2012 – 17,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,485 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s/f steering arm inner side play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,485 miles (+10,083)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    205319292261
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,402 miles (+12,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,402 miles
    Test number
    833787767653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    256947300950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm inner side play

  4. Fail107,583 miles (+10,061)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    192740632732
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering arm inner side play

  5. Pass97,522 miles (+4,619)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    585261892608
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,903 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    498145949979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,348 miles (+44)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,348 miles
    Test number
    968630018872
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail84,304 miles (+9,252)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    273508067259
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,052 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,052 miles
    Test number
    902884929580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,049 miles (+6,209)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    529918525910
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,840 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    190498874947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,764 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,764 miles
    Test number
    866184933431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    161725551108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail51,046 miles (+4,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    921935593365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    833941373566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,707 miles (+11,340)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    601344463249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working 1 of 2 (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    525014381812
    • AdvisoryBackbox exhaust section mount is split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread is cracked but no cord showing

  18. Fail35,367 miles (+9,596)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    825698323765
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBackbox exhaust section mount is split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread is cracked but no cord showing

  19. Pass25,771 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    805293264234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    598797373299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,355 miles (+3,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    459177973279
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass17,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    757195202307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 UHU

Does S4 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 UHU expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 UHU?
The MOT on S4 UHU expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 UHU done?
S4 UHU was recorded at 130,485 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has S4 UHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 UHU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 UHU 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 UHU find?
S4 UHU failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front macpherson strut likely to become detached; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 6 more.

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