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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S68 OEWMOT history

S68 OEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

S68 OEW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,195 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 OEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S68 OEW was last recorded at 96,195 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 15,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,675 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15,520 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,195 miles
  • 2023 – 80,675 miles
  • 2022 – 64,928 miles
  • 2020 – 64,144 miles
  • 2019 – 62,245 miles
  • 2018 – 61,013 miles
  • 2017 – 59,658 miles
  • 2016 – 57,456 miles
  • 2015 – 55,444 miles
  • 2014 – 53,106 miles
  • 2013 – 50,100 miles
  • 2012 – 46,258 miles
  • 2011 – 44,156 miles
  • 2010 – 40,490 miles
  • 2009 – 37,394 miles
  • 2008 – 33,453 miles
  • 2007 – 29,579 miles
  • 2006 – 25,427 miles
  • 2005 – 22,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,195 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks severely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,195 miles (+15,520)3 dangerous4 major5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,195 miles
    Test number
    709763274137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks severely corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass80,675 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    961868763707
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail80,675 miles (+15,747)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    536208912583
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,928 miles (+784)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,928 miles
    Test number
    341556865524
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,144 miles (+1,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    625086375198
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,245 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    706707091896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,013 miles
    Test number
    638345738104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,013 miles (+1,355)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,013 miles
    Test number
    274978407893
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    328200868225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail59,658 miles (+2,202)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    183200387583
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass57,456 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    760835374667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel smell though no outward sign of a leak

  12. Pass55,444 miles (+2,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    243415766918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass53,106 miles (+3,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    239693454218
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass50,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,100 miles
    Test number
    119050343259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,100 miles (+3,842)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,100 miles
    Test number
    186090343246
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,258 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,258 miles
    Test number
    417095052230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,156 miles (+3,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    807803461232
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass40,490 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    213495540230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,394 miles (+3,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    111720159298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,453 miles (+3,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    624479848213
    • NoteRear differential leaking oil

  21. Fail29,579 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,579 miles
    Test number
    643120477255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

  22. Pass29,579 miles (+4,152)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,579 miles
    Test number
    922040177228
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

  23. Pass25,427 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    283359966223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    304739945439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,473 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    500519945251
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyres 2mm(+)

Questions about S68 OEW

Does S68 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 OEW expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 OEW?
The MOT on S68 OEW expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 OEW done?
S68 OEW was recorded at 96,195 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has S68 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 OEW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S68 OEW 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 S68 OEW find?
S68 OEW failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 5 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 18 more.

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