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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

S4 WLJMOT history

S4 WLJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

S4 WLJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
167,567 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 WLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 WLJ was last recorded at 167,567 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,567 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,567 miles
  • 2021 – 164,866 miles
  • 2020 – 158,553 miles
  • 2019 – 150,513 miles
  • 2018 – 146,633 miles
  • 2017 – 145,787 miles
  • 2016 – 139,391 miles
  • 2015 – 131,435 miles
  • 2014 – 123,914 miles
  • 2013 – 111,686 miles
  • 2012 – 101,465 miles
  • 2011 – 91,687 miles
  • 2010 – 82,613 miles
  • 2009 – 68,794 miles
  • 2008 – 61,601 miles
  • 2007 – 52,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,567 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,567 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,567 miles
    Test number
    936097145880
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,567 miles (+7)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,567 miles
    Test number
    825886118500
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail167,560 miles (+2,694)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,560 miles
    Test number
    786131318099
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass164,866 miles (+6,313)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,866 miles
    Test number
    169671476955
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass158,553 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,553 miles
    Test number
    601142966283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail158,550 miles (+8,037)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,550 miles
    Test number
    640337953242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass150,513 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    348612742005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass146,633 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,633 miles
    Test number
    835021687486
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail146,633 miles (+846)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,633 miles
    Test number
    129355238040
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass145,787 miles (+6,396)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,787 miles
    Test number
    347795527252
    • AdvisoryEML on.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Recommend attention soon. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  11. Pass139,391 miles (+7,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,391 miles
    Test number
    201116412901
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear antiroll bars,rear suspension coil springs rear subframe,rear diff starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator siderepeator slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass starting to discolour
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight imbalance

  12. Pass131,435 miles (+7,521)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,435 miles
    Test number
    439465975022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder.
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusty on inner face.

  13. Pass123,914 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,914 miles
    Test number
    946949174007
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexi hoses cracking
    • NoteMinor stone chips to front screen

  14. Fail123,914 miles (+12,228)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,914 miles
    Test number
    946346774020
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexi hoses cracking
    • NoteMinor stone chips to front screen

  15. Pass111,686 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    467134573057
    • NoteO,S,F tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to crack

  16. Fail111,681 miles (+10,216)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    866261373011
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO,S,F tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to crack

  17. Pass101,465 miles (+9,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,465 miles
    Test number
    696204572027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass91,687 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    648173851063
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted.

  19. Fail91,687 miles (+9,074)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    876233051063
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted.

  20. Pass82,613 miles (+13,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    271808860004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    132582659089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,794 miles (+7,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    112641859049
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass61,601 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    323149588238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    701915478066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,378 miles (+5,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    723044678050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    240136047010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S4 WLJ

Does S4 WLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 WLJ expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 WLJ?
The MOT on S4 WLJ expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 WLJ done?
S4 WLJ was recorded at 167,567 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
Has S4 WLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 WLJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 WLJ 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 WLJ find?
S4 WLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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