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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S63 HWLMOT history

S63 HWL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

S63 HWL red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2021
Mileage
114,825 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S63 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S63 HWL was last recorded at 114,825 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 3,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,035 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,790 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,825 miles
  • 2020 – 111,035 miles
  • 2019 – 107,634 miles
  • 2018 – 103,653 miles
  • 2017 – 98,760 miles
  • 2016 – 95,332 miles
  • 2015 – 92,624 miles
  • 2014 – 90,136 miles
  • 2013 – 87,654 miles
  • 2012 – 84,485 miles
  • 2011 – 81,734 miles
  • 2010 – 81,714 miles
  • 2009 – 79,420 miles
  • 2007 – 75,977 miles
  • 2006 – 70,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,825 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBas/asr light onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Corrosion around front and rear wheel arches

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,825 miles (+3,790)1 dangerous2 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    415998088343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBas/asr light on
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  2. Pass111,035 miles (+3,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    987368517893
    • AdvisoryBAS/ASR light on
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear diff
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front and rear wheel arches

  3. Pass107,634 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    731140650452
    • AdvisoryBAS/ASR light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front and rear wheel arches

  4. Fail107,634 miles (+3,981)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    201697948516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBAS/ASR light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front and rear wheel arches

  5. Pass103,653 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    133582452711
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBAS/ASR light on
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front and rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,653 miles (+4,893)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    741313406913
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBAS/ASR light on
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front and rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,760 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    950227429057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail98,760 miles (+3,428)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    266248271785
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass95,332 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    168695816116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,624 miles (+2,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    825079692921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass90,136 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    397060734377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,654 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    108432833329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,485 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    346417322381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,734 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    427866421394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,714 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    242143920397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,420 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    721435919045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,394 miles (+3,417)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    884493119043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,977 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    334157347265
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexi pipes starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteSlight in nearside front lower joint.
    • NoteDamage to winscreen
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Fail75,977 miles (+5,242)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    350447647431
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexi pipes starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteSlight in nearside front lower joint.
    • NoteDamage to winscreen
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Pass70,735 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    354828746243
    • NoteClonk from front suspension
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

Questions about S63 HWL

Does S63 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S63 HWL expired on 28 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S63 HWL?
The MOT on S63 HWL expired on 28 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S63 HWL done?
S63 HWL was recorded at 114,825 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has S63 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S63 HWL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S63 HWL 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 S63 HWL find?
S63 HWL failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 19 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, and 21 more.

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