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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

S9 DYWMOT history

S9 DYW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 159,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S9 DYW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
159,929 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 DYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 DYW was last recorded at 159,929 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2022: 13,247 miles, lower than 128,767 miles on 15 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,005 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,924 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,929 miles
  • 2025 – 153,005 miles
  • 2024 – 145,502 miles
  • 2023 – 138,509 miles
  • 2022 – 13,247 miles
  • 2021 – 128,767 miles
  • 2020 – 124,737 miles
  • 2019 – 123,286 miles
  • 2018 – 121,188 miles
  • 2016 – 116,417 miles
  • 2015 – 109,752 miles
  • 2014 – 101,933 miles
  • 2013 – 93,006 miles
  • 2012 – 83,489 miles
  • 2011 – 69,611 miles
  • 2010 – 57,241 miles
  • 2009 – 48,275 miles
  • 2008 – 35,025 miles
  • 2007 – 23,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,929 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,929 miles (+6,924)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,929 miles
    Test number
    221046514076
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,005 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,005 miles
    Test number
    896832581110
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail153,005 miles (+7,503)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,005 miles
    Test number
    413651876889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass145,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    929860371148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,502 miles (+6,993)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    906060756399
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,509 miles
    Test number
    607074351063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,509 miles (+125,262)3 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,509 miles
    Test number
    337997466084
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass13,247 miles (-115,520)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,247 miles
    Test number
    672845023713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,767 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    649294524463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,737 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,737 miles
    Test number
    844266366232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,286 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,286 miles
    Test number
    171363901960
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail123,252 miles (+22)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    372756783431
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail123,230 miles (+2,042)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    197531296010
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass121,188 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    367062297859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,166 miles (+4,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    485814616021
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint &bush gone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass116,417 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,417 miles
    Test number
    728950814228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail116,392 miles (+6,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    313937922140
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass109,752 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,752 miles
    Test number
    316596705138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,933 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    346657304121
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  20. Fail101,933 miles (+8,927)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,933 miles
    Test number
    559055804148
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  21. Pass93,006 miles (+9,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    676245393001
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass83,489 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,489 miles
    Test number
    188106462440
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  23. Fail83,488 miles (+13,877)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    195826962479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass69,611 miles (+12,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,611 miles
    Test number
    159706161468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    394779790052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,241 miles (+8,966)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    263939590011
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteZero exhaust emmisions

  27. Pass48,275 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,275 miles
    Test number
    702048499102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,856 miles (+12,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,856 miles
    Test number
    794371999138
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass35,025 miles (+11,330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    273453178165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,695 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,695 miles
    Test number
    974728997118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,678 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,678 miles
    Test number
    943387997188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S9 DYW

Does S9 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 DYW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 DYW?
The MOT on S9 DYW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 DYW done?
S9 DYW was recorded at 159,929 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has S9 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 DYW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 DYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 DYW find?
S9 DYW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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