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Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S57 TBJMOT history

S57 TBJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

S57 TBJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2024
Mileage
131,435 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 TBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 TBJ was last recorded at 131,435 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 3,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,116 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,319 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,435 miles
  • 2022 – 128,116 miles
  • 2021 – 124,554 miles
  • 2020 – 120,893 miles
  • 2019 – 115,444 miles
  • 2018 – 110,751 miles
  • 2017 – 107,362 miles
  • 2016 – 104,101 miles
  • 2015 – 102,747 miles
  • 2014 – 100,690 miles
  • 2013 – 98,144 miles
  • 2012 – 94,108 miles
  • 2011 – 90,625 miles
  • 2010 – 88,810 miles
  • 2009 – 85,847 miles
  • 2007 – 80,318 miles
  • 2006 – 76,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGENERAL VEHICLE BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED
  • AdvisoryN/S/F/ O/S/F/ WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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.

  • N/S/R/ O/S/R/ COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,435 miles
    Test number
    810586857462
    • AdvisoryGENERAL VEHICLE BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryN/S/F/ O/S/F/ WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  2. Fail131,435 miles (+3,319)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,435 miles
    Test number
    993904902410
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL VEHICLE BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryN/S/F/ O/S/F/ WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  3. Pass128,116 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,116 miles
    Test number
    713053312825
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT / BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryN/S/R/ O/S/R/ COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

  4. Pass124,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,554 miles
    Test number
    854458469212
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,551 miles (+3,658)4 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,551 miles
    Test number
    118149699875
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,893 miles (+5,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,893 miles
    Test number
    827286031968
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE BODY KIT FITTED / OUTERSILLS KIT FITTED
    • AdvisoryWHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  7. Pass115,444 miles (+4,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    965350349684
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN
    • AdvisoryN/S/ O/S/ BODY KIT FITTED /
    • AdvisoryN/S/R/ O/S/R/ COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

  8. Pass110,751 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    170490325892
    • AdvisorySLIGHT RUST ON WINGS / BODY

  9. Pass107,362 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    404818849084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,101 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,101 miles
    Test number
    589366570511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,747 miles (+2,057)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    437863715176
    • NoteNearside front tyre casing perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre casing perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre casing perished

  12. Pass100,690 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    619224114154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,144 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,144 miles
    Test number
    848564563070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,108 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,108 miles
    Test number
    217587482088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,625 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,625 miles
    Test number
    578747871039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    140824150007
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass88,810 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    970784650024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,847 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    101199679430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,318 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    572998087285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    420750876221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S57 TBJ

Does S57 TBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 TBJ expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 TBJ?
The MOT on S57 TBJ expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 TBJ done?
S57 TBJ was recorded at 131,435 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has S57 TBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 TBJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S57 TBJ 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 TBJ find?
S57 TBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: general vehicle body slightly corroded; n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wheel arches slightly corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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