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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S85 HWLMOT history

S85 HWL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

S85 HWL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
156,113 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S85 HWL was last recorded at 156,113 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,373 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,113 miles
  • 2023 – 155,373 miles
  • 2022 – 152,977 miles
  • 2021 – 149,046 miles
  • 2019 – 140,608 miles
  • 2018 – 134,728 miles
  • 2017 – 127,443 miles
  • 2016 – 120,430 miles
  • 2015 – 118,622 miles
  • 2014 – 118,031 miles
  • 2013 – 117,821 miles
  • 2012 – 117,172 miles
  • 2011 – 111,847 miles
  • 2010 – 101,951 miles
  • 2009 – 93,239 miles
  • 2008 – 85,784 miles
  • 2007 – 70,126 miles
  • 2006 – 63,921 miles
  • 2005 – 58,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,113 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped on (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back missing sharp eged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear correded under clip above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension parts correded
  • AdvisoryUnder body correded in places but not holed or weekend

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,113 miles (+740)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,113 miles
    Test number
    318954508438
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped on (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back missing sharp eged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear correded under clip above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts correded
    • AdvisoryUnder body correded in places but not holed or weekend

  2. Pass155,373 miles (+2,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,373 miles
    Test number
    544022408863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,977 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,977 miles
    Test number
    619520198988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,966 miles (+3,920)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,966 miles
    Test number
    674974148145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,046 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    150825242823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,608 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    386739403456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,113 miles (+5,385)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,113 miles
    Test number
    207244843828
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake poor

  8. Pass134,728 miles (+7,285)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,728 miles
    Test number
    801676233501
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working

  9. Pass127,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    293897426121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking/perishing between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/perishing between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  10. Fail127,443 miles (+7,013)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,443 miles
    Test number
    311100676241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking/perishing between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/perishing between treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  11. Pass120,430 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    302426616833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass118,622 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    637983037642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDif slightly exhaust slightly corroded.wiper poor condition.

  13. Fail118,031 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    298316174218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiff slightly damp
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass118,031 miles (+210)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,031 miles
    Test number
    587216174247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiff slightly damp
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  15. Pass117,821 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    678261683294
    • NoteBad oil leak from back axle.

  16. Fail117,820 miles (+648)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    355937373238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBad iol leak from rear axle

  17. Pass117,172 miles (+5,325)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,172 miles
    Test number
    935169282218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak from differential
    • NoteRear brake hoses perished

  18. Pass111,847 miles (+9,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    387377981232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass101,951 miles (+26)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    820278080232
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteRear diff pinion seal leaking

  20. Fail101,925 miles (+8,686)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    664416180248
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteRear diff pinion seal leaking

  21. Pass93,239 miles (+7,455)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    820772999249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass85,784 miles (+15,658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    882227788220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,126 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    342855077274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass70,126 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    801785477292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,011 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,011 miles
    Test number
    960047407160
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  26. Pass63,921 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,921 miles
    Test number
    880896576289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    181557175206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S85 HWL

Does S85 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 HWL expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 HWL?
The MOT on S85 HWL expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 HWL done?
S85 HWL was recorded at 156,113 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has S85 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 HWL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 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 S85 HWL find?
S85 HWL failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front exhaust system insecure mounting snapped on, and 11 more.

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