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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

BR 19MOT history

BR 19 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 223,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
223,735 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BR 19
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BR 19 was last recorded at 223,735 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2013: 223,007 miles, lower than 223,022 miles on 24 Aug 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,717 miles · 26 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,735 miles
  • 2017 – 223,717 miles
  • 2014 – 223,581 miles
  • 2013 – 223,307 miles
  • 2012 – 223,022 miles
  • 2011 – 222,886 miles
  • 2010 – 219,702 miles
  • 2009 – 217,783 miles
  • 2008 – 216,476 miles
  • 2007 – 214,350 miles
  • 2006 – 209,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,735 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,735 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    223,735 miles
    Test number
    774937597323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass223,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    223,717 miles
    Test number
    947390289030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail223,717 miles (+136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,717 miles
    Test number
    265944548610
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  4. Pass223,581 miles (+274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    223,581 miles
    Test number
    678613724202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak at front of engine area.

  5. Pass223,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    223,307 miles
    Test number
    869446793163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail223,007 miles (-15)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,007 miles
    Test number
    265986393441
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Fail223,022 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,022 miles
    Test number
    127397332230
    • Repaired at testCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass223,022 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    223,022 miles
    Test number
    966127832240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass222,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    222,886 miles
    Test number
    436529581171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail222,886 miles (+3,184)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,886 miles
    Test number
    925118681193
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail219,702 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,702 miles
    Test number
    433416510283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass219,702 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    219,702 miles
    Test number
    624126810275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass217,783 miles (+1,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    217,783 miles
    Test number
    593230199111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass216,476 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    216,476 miles
    Test number
    573017718287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass214,350 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    214,350 miles
    Test number
    552818417243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass209,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    209,525 miles
    Test number
    343072916205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BR 19

What vehicle is registration BR 19 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BR 19 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Sept 1997. 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 BR 19 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BR 19 is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on BR 19?
The MOT on BR 19 is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BR 19 done?
BR 19 was recorded at 223,735 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 702 miles a year.
Has BR 19 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BR 19 has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on BR 19 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BR 19 find?
BR 19 passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front coil spring corroded both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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