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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1980 · 6,900 cc

ALV 148MOT history

ALV 148 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Jun 1980. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,860 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ALV 148
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
1 Jun 1980
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ALV 148 was last recorded at 85,860 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,803 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,860 miles
  • 2022 – 84,803 miles
  • 2021 – 84,566 miles
  • 2020 – 83,510 miles
  • 2010 – 83,238 miles
  • 2009 – 81,939 miles
  • 2008 – 80,409 miles
  • 2007 – 78,144 miles
  • 2005 – 76,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,860 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,860 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    405140815000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    348609973443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,803 miles (+237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    409248059986
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass84,566 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    491942028124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,510 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    218258929907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail83,238 miles (+1,299)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    364575690207
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFluid on both rear suspension hoses
    • NoteFluid on offside front shock absorber
    • NoteJudder from offside front brake

  7. Pass81,939 miles (+1,530)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    504219439276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass80,409 miles (+2,265)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    693441378168
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass78,144 miles (+1,670)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    693780697001
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass76,474 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    704668715354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about ALV 148

What vehicle is registration ALV 148 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ALV 148 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Jun 1980. 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 ALV 148 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ALV 148 is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ALV 148?
The MOT on ALV 148 is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ALV 148 done?
ALV 148 was recorded at 85,860 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 453 miles a year.
Has ALV 148 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ALV 148 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on ALV 148 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 ALV 148 find?
ALV 148 passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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