Mercedes-Benz C
Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
S50 SOLMOT history
S50 SOL is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,517 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 139,517 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 SOL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 SOL was last recorded at 139,517 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,347 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,170 miles
- Average per year
- 5,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,517 miles
- 2025 – 136,347 miles
- 2024 – 131,586 miles
- 2023 – 128,687 miles
- 2022 – 125,960 miles
- 2021 – 124,083 miles
- 2020 – 120,321 miles
- 2018 – 113,827 miles
- 2017 – 101,202 miles
- 2016 – 94,954 miles
- 2015 – 87,135 miles
- 2014 – 78,778 miles
- 2013 – 72,280 miles
- 2012 – 67,300 miles
- 2010 – 61,136 miles
- 2009 – 55,314 miles
- 2008 – 49,535 miles
- 2007 – 43,722 miles
- 2006 – 40,386 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,517 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,517 miles (+3,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 139,517 miles
- Test number
- 679583375092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,347 miles (+4,761)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,347 miles
- Test number
- 813001371233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,586 miles (+2,899)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 131,586 miles
- Test number
- 220309154482
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,687 miles (+2,727)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,687 miles
- Test number
- 660461303445
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,960 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,960 miles
- Test number
- 748919830634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,083 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,083 miles
- Test number
- 866595947799
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,321 miles (+6,494)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,321 miles
- Test number
- 808769955573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,827 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 113,827 miles
- Test number
- 701920290936
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . tracking may need attention (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,827 miles (+5,610)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,827 miles
- Test number
- 103564616138
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . tracking may need attention (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,217 miles (+192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,217 miles
- Test number
- 110607879944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
Fail108,025 miles (+6,823)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,025 miles
- Test number
- 839842483427
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
Pass101,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,202 miles
- Test number
- 583289983906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,202 miles (+6,248)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,202 miles
- Test number
- 610247251206
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,954 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 94,954 miles
- Test number
- 449994005471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,952 miles (+7,817)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,952 miles
- Test number
- 403846647877
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass87,135 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,135 miles
- Test number
- 466010125029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail87,135 miles (+8,357)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,135 miles
- Test number
- 536499715072
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,778 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 78,778 miles
- Test number
- 657323814010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,280 miles (+4,980)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,280 miles
- Test number
- 605440533004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,300 miles (+6,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 67,300 miles
- Test number
- 479453022086
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass61,136 miles (+5,822)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 61,136 miles
- Test number
- 281425970219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,314 miles (+5,779)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,314 miles
- Test number
- 833978049292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,535 miles (+5,813)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 49,535 miles
- Test number
- 930755338216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,722 miles (+3,336)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 43,722 miles
- Test number
- 183302137220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 40,386 miles
- Test number
- 931170936258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,386 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,386 miles
- Test number
- 254739726221
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about S50 SOL
- Does S50 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SOL is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 SOL?
- The MOT on S50 SOL is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 SOL done?
- S50 SOL was recorded at 139,517 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
- Has S50 SOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 SOL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on S50 SOL 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 S50 SOL find?
- S50 SOL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod.
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