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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S85 WBCMOT history

S85 WBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2023.

S85 WBC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
162,738 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 WBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 WBC was last recorded at 162,738 miles on 21 Oct 2023, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,947 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
791 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,738 miles
  • 2022 – 161,947 miles
  • 2021 – 159,617 miles
  • 2020 – 157,498 miles
  • 2019 – 151,640 miles
  • 2017 – 144,085 miles
  • 2016 – 141,396 miles
  • 2015 – 138,804 miles
  • 2014 – 135,971 miles
  • 2013 – 131,853 miles
  • 2012 – 125,612 miles
  • 2011 – 121,769 miles
  • 2010 – 118,814 miles
  • 2009 – 113,668 miles
  • 2008 – 108,400 miles
  • 2007 – 103,148 miles
  • 2006 – 98,212 miles
  • 2005 – 93,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,738 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,738 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,738 miles
    Test number
    728552920804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,947 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,947 miles
    Test number
    331237256042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,617 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,617 miles
    Test number
    466068836362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,498 miles (+5,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,498 miles
    Test number
    243291968774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass151,640 miles (+4,136)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,640 miles
    Test number
    630949807536
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass147,504 miles (+3,419)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,504 miles
    Test number
    590237965196
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe for nearside rear slightly corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe for offside rear slightly corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass144,085 miles (+2,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,085 miles
    Test number
    714031150536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  8. Pass141,396 miles (+2,592)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,396 miles
    Test number
    105637741873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust to gearbox bracket deteriorating
  9. Pass138,804 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,804 miles
    Test number
    652875640630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,971 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,971 miles
    Test number
    416373024361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,853 miles
    Test number
    627195743312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Fail131,853 miles (+6,241)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,853 miles
    Test number
    707465943351
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  13. Pass125,612 miles (+3,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    786033932319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass121,769 miles (+2,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    409548821429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass118,814 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    940257830352
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass113,668 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    991273449354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,400 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    440421758463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,325 miles (+5,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,325 miles
    Test number
    391616748313
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
  19. Pass103,148 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    103,148 miles
    Test number
    770165347330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,212 miles (+4,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    284949146328
    • NoteSteering idler has slight play.
  21. Pass93,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    213623255351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 WBC

Does S85 WBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 WBC expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 WBC?
The MOT on S85 WBC expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 WBC done?
S85 WBC was recorded at 162,738 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2023, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has S85 WBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 WBC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on S85 WBC 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 WBC find?
S85 WBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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