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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S61 ROOMOT history

S61 ROO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 230,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

S61 ROO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
230,784 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ROO was last recorded at 230,784 miles on 6 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,784 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 230,784 miles
  • 2021 – 219,878 miles
  • 2019 – 211,710 miles
  • 2018 – 206,820 miles
  • 2017 – 197,678 miles
  • 2016 – 188,957 miles
  • 2015 – 179,231 miles
  • 2014 – 169,760 miles
  • 2013 – 160,841 miles
  • 2012 – 150,259 miles
  • 2011 – 141,565 miles
  • 2010 – 133,249 miles
  • 2009 – 122,719 miles
  • 2008 – 112,884 miles
  • 2007 – 108,591 miles
  • 2006 – 103,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,784 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    230,784 miles
    Test number
    260423261815
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail230,784 miles (+10,906)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,784 miles
    Test number
    545816478037
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass219,878 miles (+8,168)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    219,878 miles
    Test number
    311646115907
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass211,710 miles (+4,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    211,710 miles
    Test number
    157358232251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill near jacking point slight corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill near jacking point slight corroded.
  5. Pass206,820 miles (+9,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    206,820 miles
    Test number
    647864877829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slight corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slight corroded.
  6. Pass197,678 miles (+8,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    197,678 miles
    Test number
    296742281375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  7. Pass188,957 miles (+9,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,957 miles
    Test number
    294474450678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slight worn edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass179,231 miles (+9,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    179,231 miles
    Test number
    110817027485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass169,760 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    465956754359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,841 miles (+10,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    160,841 miles
    Test number
    547471653389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,259 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    216415542341
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on outer edge
  12. Fail150,259 miles (+8,694)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,259 miles
    Test number
    306625942382
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on outer edge
  13. Pass141,565 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    141,565 miles
    Test number
    436962041339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,249 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    133,249 miles
    Test number
    654114850349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,719 miles (+9,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,719 miles
    Test number
    561470659368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass112,884 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    162514468346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,591 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    393382417404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    103,669 miles
    Test number
    671393216231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 ROO

Does S61 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 ROO expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 ROO?
The MOT on S61 ROO expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 ROO done?
S61 ROO was recorded at 230,784 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 8,065 miles a year.
Has S61 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ROO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S61 ROO 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 ROO find?
S61 ROO passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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