Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,222 cc
DSV 488MOT history
DSV 488 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,016 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DSV 488
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DSV 488 was last recorded at 75,016 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,206 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,810 miles
- Average per year
- 3,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,016 miles
- 2025 – 73,206 miles
- 2024 – 71,007 miles
- 2023 – 66,660 miles
- 2022 – 60,021 miles
- 2021 – 55,063 miles
- 2020 – 54,494 miles
- 2019 – 53,046 miles
- 2018 – 49,365 miles
- 2017 – 47,616 miles
- 2016 – 46,101 miles
- 2015 – 36,769 miles
- 2014 – 27,886 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,016 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,016 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,016 miles
- Test number
- 303668445373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,206 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,206 miles
- Test number
- 309257441658
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,195 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,195 miles
- Test number
- 740277106932
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,007 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 71,007 miles
- Test number
- 571103449181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,660 miles (+6,639)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,660 miles
- Test number
- 549555373466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,021 miles (+4,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 60,021 miles
- Test number
- 117785529041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,063 miles (+569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 55,063 miles
- Test number
- 239544816646
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass54,494 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 54,494 miles
- Test number
- 270616294759
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,046 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,046 miles
- Test number
- 581466550941
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass49,365 miles (+1,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 49,365 miles
- Test number
- 928767165542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,616 miles (+1,515)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,616 miles
- Test number
- 759510805653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,101 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,101 miles
- Test number
- 631428546357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,099 miles (+9,330)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,099 miles
- Test number
- 964271617120
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,769 miles (+8,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,769 miles
- Test number
- 449029836436
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass27,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,886 miles
- Test number
- 586104874201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DSV 488
- What vehicle is registration DSV 488 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DSV 488 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2011. 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 DSV 488 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSV 488 is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DSV 488?
- The MOT on DSV 488 is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DSV 488 done?
- DSV 488 was recorded at 75,016 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
- Has DSV 488 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DSV 488 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on DSV 488 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 DSV 488 find?
- DSV 488 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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