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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

S70 VJSMOT history

S70 VJS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S70 VJS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,817 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 VJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 VJS was last recorded at 129,817 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,135 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,682 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,817 miles
  • 2025 – 127,135 miles
  • 2023 – 126,926 miles
  • 2022 – 126,529 miles
  • 2021 – 125,768 miles
  • 2020 – 125,078 miles
  • 2019 – 124,470 miles
  • 2018 – 123,292 miles
  • 2017 – 122,171 miles
  • 2016 – 121,492 miles
  • 2015 – 119,067 miles
  • 2014 – 114,099 miles
  • 2013 – 97,751 miles
  • 2012 – 72,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,817 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both front tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,817 miles (+2,682)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,817 miles
    Test number
    467590086588
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,135 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    237619091967
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail127,135 miles (+209)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    521145350792
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass126,926 miles (+397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    701886501310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,529 miles (+761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    602272260078
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,768 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,768 miles
    Test number
    394791583131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,078 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    513416287845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,076 miles (+606)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,076 miles
    Test number
    134875998693
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,470 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    202532785596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,292 miles (+1,121)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,292 miles
    Test number
    796494638428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass122,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,171 miles
    Test number
    888292021921
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  12. Fail122,171 miles (+679)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,171 miles
    Test number
    120259731347
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass121,492 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,492 miles
    Test number
    441844315763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,067 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,067 miles
    Test number
    479178405104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass114,099 miles (+16,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,099 miles
    Test number
    396273344177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass97,751 miles (+25,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    925875273185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass72,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    549658182185
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S70 VJS

Does S70 VJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 VJS is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 VJS?
The MOT on S70 VJS is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 VJS done?
S70 VJS was recorded at 129,817 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has S70 VJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 VJS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 VJS 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 S70 VJS find?
S70 VJS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm, and 2 more.

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