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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S57 NESMOT history

S57 NES is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

S57 NES silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
128,356 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 NES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 NES was last recorded at 128,356 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,356 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,356 miles
  • 2021 – 127,929 miles
  • 2020 – 127,659 miles
  • 2019 – 126,990 miles
  • 2018 – 126,307 miles
  • 2017 – 125,545 miles
  • 2016 – 124,324 miles
  • 2015 – 122,817 miles
  • 2014 – 120,975 miles
  • 2013 – 119,119 miles
  • 2012 – 117,071 miles
  • 2011 – 114,909 miles
  • 2010 – 112,610 miles
  • 2009 – 110,344 miles
  • 2008 – 108,000 miles
  • 2006 – 102,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,356 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,356 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    231614399457
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  2. Fail128,356 miles (+427)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    572178054081
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass127,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,929 miles
    Test number
    833289062287
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail127,929 miles (+270)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,929 miles
    Test number
    553047832320
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    596461707940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,659 miles (+669)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,659 miles
    Test number
    934521276799
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass126,990 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,990 miles
    Test number
    933890539432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,987 miles (+680)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    225235578072
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,307 miles
    Test number
    848108206649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Fail126,307 miles (+762)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,307 miles
    Test number
    321388945076
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light broken lens (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass125,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,545 miles
    Test number
    310370243261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,545 miles (+1,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,545 miles
    Test number
    813725609094
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass124,324 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    904069092162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,817 miles (+1,842)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    377454905101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in inner rack

  15. Pass120,975 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,975 miles
    Test number
    866534904102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,119 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    275004573045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,117 miles (+2,046)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    766143773008
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass117,071 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,071 miles
    Test number
    365714002167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    259394201128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,909 miles (+2,299)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    289453001499
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass112,610 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    780929690026
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  22. Fail112,608 miles (+2,264)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,608 miles
    Test number
    791648490091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  23. Pass110,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    432116999059
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail110,344 miles (+2,344)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    344676999089
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass108,000 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    740274498032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,475 miles
    Test number
    694302416375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,475 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,475 miles
    Test number
    271622716389
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S57 NES

Does S57 NES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 NES expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 NES?
The MOT on S57 NES expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 NES done?
S57 NES was recorded at 128,356 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 1,623 miles a year.
Has S57 NES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 NES has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S57 NES 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 S57 NES find?
S57 NES passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive diff; nearside front door corroded, and 5 more.

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