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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

S61 ETAMOT history

S61 ETA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

S61 ETA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
128,579 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ETA was last recorded at 128,579 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,214 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,579 miles
  • 2022 – 127,214 miles
  • 2021 – 123,366 miles
  • 2020 – 117,711 miles
  • 2019 – 110,926 miles
  • 2018 – 101,391 miles
  • 2017 – 93,190 miles
  • 2016 – 85,982 miles
  • 2015 – 79,467 miles
  • 2014 – 73,633 miles
  • 2013 – 66,873 miles
  • 2012 – 60,299 miles
  • 2010 – 52,912 miles
  • 2009 – 45,842 miles
  • 2008 – 40,937 miles
  • 2007 – 36,976 miles
  • 2006 – 32,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,579 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,579 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,579 miles
    Test number
    514789594787
    • 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))

  2. Pass127,214 miles (+3,848)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,214 miles
    Test number
    316432290826
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,366 miles (+5,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,366 miles
    Test number
    239126149320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,711 miles (+6,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    325541502807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass110,926 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    440638981014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail110,874 miles (+9,483)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,874 miles
    Test number
    581011625360
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,391 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,391 miles
    Test number
    378704021813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,190 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    111895235933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,982 miles (+6,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,982 miles
    Test number
    106746693145
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper blade split, smearing screen slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass79,467 miles (+5,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    439389125008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,633 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    135918824072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,873 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    538395233056
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  13. Fail66,872 miles (+6,573)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,872 miles
    Test number
    368171433051
    • FailureRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  14. Pass60,299 miles (+7,387)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    608405402029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipes by fuel tank damp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

  15. Pass52,912 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,912 miles
    Test number
    330427950300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,892 miles (+7,050)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    840626650313
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsf/osf/nsr tyres close to limit
    • NoteRear discs scorred

  17. Pass45,842 miles (+2,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    480555869356
    • NoteAdvise: slight fuel residue at pipe joints at rear of fuel tank

  18. Fail43,024 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    260525819093
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,024 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    433315319073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    100755118415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,937 miles (+3,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    964604218051
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass36,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,976 miles
    Test number
    354190517009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,976 miles (+4,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,976 miles
    Test number
    221810517076
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass32,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    183006806028
    • NoteDampness around fuel breather pipes by tank

Questions about S61 ETA

Does S61 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 ETA expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 ETA?
The MOT on S61 ETA expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 ETA done?
S61 ETA was recorded at 128,579 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has S61 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ETA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S61 ETA 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 S61 ETA find?
S61 ETA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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