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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

4 DFYMOT history

4 DFY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

4 DFY silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,133 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 DFY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 DFY was last recorded at 100,133 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,547 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,586 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,133 miles
  • 2024 – 98,547 miles
  • 2023 – 97,780 miles
  • 2022 – 96,269 miles
  • 2021 – 94,012 miles
  • 2020 – 92,107 miles
  • 2019 – 90,211 miles
  • 2018 – 86,617 miles
  • 2017 – 81,888 miles
  • 2016 – 76,404 miles
  • 2015 – 59,219 miles
  • 2014 – 50,841 miles
  • 2013 – 43,774 miles
  • 2012 – 33,600 miles
  • 2011 – 22,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    800662913580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail100,133 miles (+1,586)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    311725266353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,547 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,547 miles
    Test number
    479119227231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,780 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,780 miles
    Test number
    513778374876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,269 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    552926017098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,012 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,012 miles
    Test number
    655176847199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,107 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,107 miles
    Test number
    449857485985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,211 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    471881409439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,617 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,617 miles
    Test number
    408027707290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,888 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    898123428032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,404 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    309802348333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,034 miles (+9,815)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    549464783763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,219 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    336874065026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    625153454034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail50,841 miles (+7,067)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    706622654051
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass43,774 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    785647963029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,600 miles (+10,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,600 miles
    Test number
    189580862034
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass22,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    645848141018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 DFY

What vehicle is registration 4 DFY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 DFY on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 DFY is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 4 DFY?
The MOT on 4 DFY is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 DFY done?
4 DFY was recorded at 100,133 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has 4 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 DFY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 4 DFY 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 4 DFY find?
4 DFY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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