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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S68 RKHMOT history

S68 RKH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

S68 RKH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
73,764 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 RKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 RKH was last recorded at 73,764 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,649 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,764 miles
  • 2024 – 73,649 miles
  • 2023 – 73,330 miles
  • 2022 – 72,743 miles
  • 2021 – 72,127 miles
  • 2019 – 70,994 miles
  • 2018 – 66,341 miles
  • 2017 – 61,746 miles
  • 2016 – 56,584 miles
  • 2015 – 51,803 miles
  • 2014 – 47,060 miles
  • 2013 – 45,241 miles
  • 2012 – 44,262 miles
  • 2011 – 43,345 miles
  • 2010 – 40,784 miles
  • 2009 – 38,940 miles
  • 2008 – 37,618 miles
  • 2007 – 35,828 miles
  • 2006 – 34,065 miles
  • 2005 – 32,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Boot floor holed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All shocker casings corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,764 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    767891039123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass73,649 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,649 miles
    Test number
    151420784419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,330 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    376561579247
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor holed

  4. Pass72,743 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    624585219239
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor holed

  5. Fail72,724 miles (+597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    289040447534
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor holed

  6. Pass72,127 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    681716696211
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring swollen on driveshaft and catching ABS sensor (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  7. Fail72,127 miles (+1,133)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    878380565688
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring swollen on driveshaft and catching ABS sensor (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  8. Pass70,994 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    463768463065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryShock absorber casing corroded x2 front x2 rear

  9. Fail70,993 miles (+4,652)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,993 miles
    Test number
    496445725220
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryShock absorber casing corroded x2 front x2 rear
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid turned to gel

  10. Pass66,341 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    576379418365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail66,317 miles (+4,571)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    865670931106
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass61,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    879253607467
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll shocker casings corroded

  13. Fail61,746 miles (+5,162)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    615240174756
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll shocker casings corroded

  14. Pass56,584 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,584 miles
    Test number
    916448127127
    • AdvisoryAll shocker casings corroded

  15. Pass51,803 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    335970722288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,060 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    857809384206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail47,060 miles (+1,819)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    516697484297
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass45,241 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,241 miles
    Test number
    228717883259
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteOsf beam pattern poor
    • NoteOsf headlight lense cracked and condensated
    • NoteOsf outer link bar bush slightly worn
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear shockers corroded

  19. Fail45,240 miles (+978)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,240 miles
    Test number
    645047483281
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteOsf beam pattern poor
    • NoteOsf headlight lense cracked and condensated
    • NoteOsf outer link bar bush slightly worn
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear shockers corroded
    • NoteWiper poor

  20. Pass44,262 miles (+917)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    617244662282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteO/s headlamp glass cracked & condensated
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles noisey

  21. Pass43,345 miles (+2,561)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    988287181219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsf head light lense cracked
    • NotePlay in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteSlight movement in front top arm bushes

  22. Pass40,784 miles (+1,844)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    651738480242
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp corroding
    • NoteFront coil springs corroding
    • NoteO/s headlight lense cracked
    • NoteWindscreen starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass38,940 miles (+35)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    114707789251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteScreen discoloured on edges
    • NoteSigns of oil around power steering pump

  24. Fail38,905 miles (+1,287)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    370640089274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteScreen discoloured on edges
    • NoteSigns of oil around power steering pump

  25. Pass37,618 miles (+1,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    870322288206
    • NoteCrack in o/s/f head light glass

  26. Pass35,828 miles (+1,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    302603887461
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBaffles loose in rear box

  27. Fail34,065 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    344509976438
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteWiper blade poor

  28. Pass34,065 miles (+2,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    834279176269
    • NoteWiper blade poor

  29. Pass32,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    384781485466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,046 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,046 miles
    Test number
    881681385215
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

Questions about S68 RKH

Does S68 RKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 RKH expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 RKH?
The MOT on S68 RKH expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 RKH done?
S68 RKH was recorded at 73,764 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has S68 RKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 RKH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S68 RKH 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 RKH find?
S68 RKH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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