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Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

S85 TLSMOT history

S85 TLS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

S85 TLS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
119,644 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 TLS was last recorded at 119,644 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,627 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,644 miles
  • 2021 – 119,627 miles
  • 2020 – 118,115 miles
  • 2019 – 115,739 miles
  • 2018 – 115,373 miles
  • 2017 – 106,830 miles
  • 2016 – 98,331 miles
  • 2015 – 89,752 miles
  • 2014 – 78,813 miles
  • 2012 – 72,286 miles
  • 2011 – 71,474 miles
  • 2010 – 69,773 miles
  • 2009 – 66,227 miles
  • 2008 – 61,499 miles
  • 2007 – 59,808 miles
  • 2006 – 58,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,644 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    776525195759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail119,627 miles (+1,512)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    302053252598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,115 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    199318845044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,739 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    557724830801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,373 miles
    Test number
    831929130981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,373 miles (+8,543)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,373 miles
    Test number
    800180207565
    • FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass106,830 miles (+8,499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,830 miles
    Test number
    653723046071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass98,331 miles (+8,579)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    725932732529
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to split centre tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass89,752 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    845080615078
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside of car heavy/mud at time of test

  10. Pass89,752 miles (+10,939)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    887950315046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderside of car heavy/mud at time of test

  11. Pass78,813 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    377222254059
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail78,813 miles (+6,527)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    847362154057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass72,286 miles (+812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    197466452244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass71,474 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    967488401269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,773 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    481147200223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,227 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    872438009249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,222 miles (+4,723)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    760766009258
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play at nearside front steering arm inner joint

  18. Pass61,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    403531288002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,499 miles (+1,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    683731388056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass59,808 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    794933477056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    423142576084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,348 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    192425266485
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S85 TLS

Does S85 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 TLS expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 TLS?
The MOT on S85 TLS expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 TLS done?
S85 TLS was recorded at 119,644 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has S85 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 TLS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S85 TLS 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 TLS find?
S85 TLS passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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