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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S62 TBJMOT history

S62 TBJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S62 TBJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,648 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 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
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 TBJ was last recorded at 95,648 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,209 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
1,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,648 miles
  • 2024 – 95,209 miles
  • 2023 – 93,954 miles
  • 2022 – 92,608 miles
  • 2021 – 91,982 miles
  • 2020 – 90,960 miles
  • 2019 – 87,353 miles
  • 2018 – 84,860 miles
  • 2017 – 81,223 miles
  • 2016 – 77,733 miles
  • 2015 – 75,881 miles
  • 2014 – 74,731 miles
  • 2013 – 73,015 miles
  • 2012 – 71,953 miles
  • 2011 – 70,430 miles
  • 2010 – 69,829 miles
  • 2009 – 66,888 miles
  • 2008 – 64,920 miles
  • 2007 – 63,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,648 miles (+439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    899679991342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,209 miles (+1,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,209 miles
    Test number
    739754582576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass93,954 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    773442016697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage inner joints

  4. Pass92,608 miles (+626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    183821268098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering linkage inner joints

  5. Pass91,982 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    727873065902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,960 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    251851488653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,353 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    246110174354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,860 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    772175936285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail84,694 miles (+3,471)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    421532628810
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass81,223 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    733004567083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,733 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    199185890404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,881 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    516227095016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,731 miles (+1,716)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    695234514100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,015 miles (+1,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    207455293061
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,953 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,953 miles
    Test number
    688353092099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,932 miles (+1,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    818040892004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Fail70,430 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    258582801160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass70,430 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    898642101160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass69,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,829 miles
    Test number
    131522600138
    • NoteSlight play f/o/s lower swivel

  20. Fail69,819 miles (+2,931)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    991002100165
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteF/n/s tyre pin in tread
    • NoteSlight play f/o/s lower swivel

  21. Pass66,888 miles (+1,968)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    842473419167
    • NoteFront offside lower swivel slight play
    • NoteR/o/s tyre worn

  22. Pass64,920 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    340579118132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,183 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    422512927073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear centre lap belt not found

Questions about S62 TBJ

Does S62 TBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 TBJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S62 TBJ?
The MOT on S62 TBJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 TBJ done?
S62 TBJ was recorded at 95,648 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 1,729 miles a year.
Has S62 TBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 TBJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S62 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 S62 TBJ find?
S62 TBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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