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Mercedes-Benz 500

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 4,973 cc

DS 7026MOT history

DS 7026 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 27 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2024
Mileage
89,585 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 7026
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 7026 was last recorded at 89,585 miles on 18 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2023: 89,585 miles, lower than 89,978 miles on 19 Mar 2022.

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
89,978 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Average per year
1,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,585 miles
  • 2022 – 89,978 miles
  • 2020 – 89,000 miles
  • 2019 – 87,783 miles
  • 2018 – 84,698 miles
  • 2017 – 78,797 miles
  • 2016 – 78,647 miles
  • 2015 – 76,778 miles
  • 2014 – 70,483 miles
  • 2012 – 70,205 miles
  • 2011 – 64,589 miles
  • 2010 – 61,208 miles
  • 2009 – 60,187 miles
  • 2008 – 59,321 miles
  • 2007 – 58,359 miles
  • 2006 – 57,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,585 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, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,585 miles (-393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    216378082537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    586887469302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,978 miles (+978)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    761270645349
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass89,000 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    203301375123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,783 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    276003240088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,698 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    533733965516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
  7. Pass78,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    658611126088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,797 miles (+150)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    209370711358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  9. Pass78,647 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    888777226296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,778 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    756663814835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,563 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    286390455039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,483 miles (+278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    939902504102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass70,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,205 miles
    Test number
    269044802461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,204 miles (+5,615)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    895553602157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass64,589 miles (+3,381)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    789154551070
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhust heatshid corroded
    • NoteOil leak from dif
  16. Pass61,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    673828050027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,208 miles (+1,021)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    634327650048
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  18. Pass60,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    814549059090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,187 miles (+866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    442119259012
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  20. Pass59,321 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    991153558004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,359 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    141012357095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    851302986037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 7026

What vehicle is registration DS 7026 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 7026 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 27 Jan 1994. 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 DS 7026 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS 7026 expired on 17 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS 7026?
The MOT on DS 7026 expired on 17 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS 7026 done?
DS 7026 was recorded at 89,585 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2023, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
Has DS 7026 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 7026 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on DS 7026 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DS 7026 find?
DS 7026 passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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