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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S99 SWLMOT history

S99 SWL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 208,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S99 SWL red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
208,564 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 SWL was last recorded at 208,564 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 13,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,144 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,420 miles
Average per year
14,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,564 miles
  • 2025 – 195,144 miles
  • 2024 – 186,563 miles
  • 2023 – 164,399 miles
  • 2022 – 145,943 miles
  • 2021 – 129,704 miles
  • 2020 – 115,206 miles
  • 2019 – 98,037 miles
  • 2018 – 81,209 miles
  • 2017 – 69,180 miles
  • 2016 – 57,179 miles
  • 2015 – 43,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,564 miles
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryPlay in all front lower suspension arms

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front corner brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight free play on both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight play on offside front arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,564 miles (+13,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    208,564 miles
    Test number
    617727077035
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in all front lower suspension arms
  2. Pass195,144 miles (+8,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,144 miles
    Test number
    336254785771
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass186,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,563 miles
    Test number
    683302743615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail186,563 miles (+22,164)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,563 miles
    Test number
    604847441682
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass164,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    583357381733
    • AdvisoryBoth front corner brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight free play on both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside front arm bushes
  6. Fail164,399 miles (+18,456)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,399 miles
    Test number
    615818544293
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front section slack (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front corner brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight free play on both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside front arm bushes
  7. Pass145,943 miles (+16,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    173954086489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass129,704 miles (+14,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,704 miles
    Test number
    484283051366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section clamp corroded and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass115,206 miles (+17,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    656592779725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,037 miles (+16,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    158353492806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass81,209 miles (+12,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,209 miles
    Test number
    787431206769
    • 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. Pass69,180 miles (+12,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    996316330628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,179 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    289736467998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    969781575047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 SWL

Does S99 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 SWL is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 SWL?
The MOT on S99 SWL is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 SWL done?
S99 SWL was recorded at 208,564 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 14,408 miles a year.
Has S99 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 SWL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S99 SWL 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 S99 SWL find?
S99 SWL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: wheel bearing has slight play both front; all rear suspension arm bushes starting to split; both front tyres wearing inner edge, and 1 more.

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