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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

S88 BWGMOT history

S88 BWG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 232,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S88 BWG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
232,248 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BWG was last recorded at 232,248 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,825 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,423 miles
Average per year
10,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,248 miles
  • 2025 – 228,825 miles
  • 2024 – 225,086 miles
  • 2023 – 221,469 miles
  • 2022 – 215,035 miles
  • 2019 – 213,063 miles
  • 2018 – 202,088 miles
  • 2017 – 190,342 miles
  • 2016 – 178,466 miles
  • 2015 – 160,902 miles
  • 2014 – 144,510 miles
  • 2013 – 122,667 miles
  • 2012 – 99,545 miles
  • 2011 – 82,985 miles
  • 2010 – 64,031 miles
  • 2009 – 52,040 miles
  • 2008 – 36,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,248 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.

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,248 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    232,248 miles
    Test number
    901287342396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass228,825 miles (+3,739)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    228,825 miles
    Test number
    366137963967
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass225,086 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    225,086 miles
    Test number
    102783417612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass221,469 miles (+6,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    221,469 miles
    Test number
    324130017548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass215,035 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    215,035 miles
    Test number
    277830544183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass213,063 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    213,063 miles
    Test number
    328282759222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps lens tarnished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Fail213,062 miles (+10,974)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,062 miles
    Test number
    144586720696
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps lens tarnished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  8. Pass202,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    202,088 miles
    Test number
    966383405992
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lens tarnished

  9. Fail202,088 miles (+11,746)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,088 miles
    Test number
    311953610791
    • DangerousCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working no indicator operation at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lens tarnished
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  10. Pass190,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    190,342 miles
    Test number
    110266460985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering joint slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  11. Fail190,342 miles (+11,876)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,342 miles
    Test number
    343364422973
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens tarnished (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering joint slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  12. Pass178,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    178,466 miles
    Test number
    766691952573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail178,466 miles (+17,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,466 miles
    Test number
    967383334871
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass160,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,902 miles
    Test number
    866399115235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,902 miles (+16,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,902 miles
    Test number
    179927115215
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass144,510 miles (+21,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,510 miles
    Test number
    686358814290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,667 miles (+23,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,667 miles
    Test number
    386294203281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass99,545 miles (+16,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    318330992091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,985 miles (+18,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    609797691046
    • 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 suspension radius arm bushes begining to deteriorate.

  20. Pass64,031 miles (+11,991)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    251482160083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,040 miles (+15,787)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    870025889078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    544803718178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 BWG

Does S88 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BWG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BWG?
The MOT on S88 BWG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 BWG done?
S88 BWG was recorded at 232,248 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 10,968 miles a year.
Has S88 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BWG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S88 BWG 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 S88 BWG find?
S88 BWG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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