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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S56 AFMMOT history

S56 AFM is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

S56 AFM grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
84,110 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 AFM was last recorded at 84,110 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,016 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
3,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,110 miles
  • 2022 – 79,368 miles
  • 2021 – 71,256 miles
  • 2020 – 67,309 miles
  • 2019 – 61,910 miles
  • 2018 – 51,072 miles
  • 2017 – 51,022 miles
  • 2016 – 48,436 miles
  • 2014 – 46,973 miles
  • 2012 – 37,843 miles
  • 2011 – 36,418 miles
  • 2010 – 34,433 miles
  • 2009 – 32,522 miles
  • 2008 – 30,140 miles
  • 2007 – 27,770 miles
  • 2006 – 25,537 miles
  • 2005 – 23,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,110 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    944854955739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail84,016 miles (+4,648)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    355451886377
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass79,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    100938011377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,368 miles (+8,112)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    657401621255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass71,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    974543161260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail71,256 miles (+3,947)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    841566968292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,309 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    573746727840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,910 miles (+10,838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    886034510467
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all including side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor cracking to sidewalls on both rear tyres
  9. Pass51,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    698346179586
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres are getting Perished from Age
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Section of Tyre (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail51,072 miles (+50)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    700729232565
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working Both Rear (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres are getting Perished from Age
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Section of Tyre (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass51,022 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    600613929099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass48,436 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    150497322968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass46,973 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    848329364050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,843 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    727608742241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,418 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    896719901240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,433 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    631570710275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,522 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    590816719228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,140 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    684710018265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,770 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    163871917245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,537 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    791667506209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    23,052 miles
    Test number
    360468505414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 AFM

Does S56 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 AFM expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 AFM?
The MOT on S56 AFM expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 AFM done?
S56 AFM was recorded at 84,110 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
Has S56 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 AFM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 AFM 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 S56 AFM find?
S56 AFM passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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