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Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,996 cc

S71 NSNMOT history

S71 NSN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

S71 NSN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
133,065 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 NSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 NSN was last recorded at 133,065 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,035 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,065 miles
  • 2023 – 131,511 miles
  • 2022 – 128,938 miles
  • 2021 – 125,761 miles
  • 2020 – 122,748 miles
  • 2019 – 117,575 miles
  • 2018 – 113,456 miles
  • 2017 – 108,704 miles
  • 2016 – 104,333 miles
  • 2015 – 96,423 miles
  • 2014 – 85,160 miles
  • 2013 – 75,379 miles
  • 2012 – 75,363 miles
  • 2011 – 73,544 miles
  • 2010 – 71,791 miles
  • 2009 – 67,418 miles
  • 2008 – 63,914 miles
  • 2007 – 60,466 miles
  • 2006 – 56,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,065 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    369117695883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail133,035 miles (+1,524)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    617232272192
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,511 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,511 miles
    Test number
    735840992447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,938 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    185703672104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,761 miles (+3,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    718254119226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass122,748 miles (+5,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    321414967034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass117,575 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    792019150718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,456 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    578598062914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,704 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    560525305876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,333 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    775078409542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,423 miles (+11,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    949943085140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,160 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    716202984131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail85,160 miles (+9,781)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    839192784191
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    245899673135
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail75,379 miles (+16)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    787297573104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,363 miles (+1,819)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    455083962228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,544 miles (+1,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    996623201248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded

  18. Pass71,791 miles (+4,373)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    743740680111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

  19. Pass67,418 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,418 miles
    Test number
    750640799113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,041 miles (+3,127)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    493064589192
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass63,914 miles (+29)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    644629978146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail63,885 miles (+3,419)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    913756778188
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass60,466 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    792309967129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass56,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    352750976125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about S71 NSN

Does S71 NSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S71 NSN expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S71 NSN?
The MOT on S71 NSN expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S71 NSN done?
S71 NSN was recorded at 133,065 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has S71 NSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 NSN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 NSN 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 S71 NSN find?
S71 NSN passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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