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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,973 cc

FTV 1MOT history

FTV 1 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,589 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,589 km
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
605 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FTV 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FTV 1 was last recorded at 132,589 km on 21 Oct 2026, 1,590 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2017: 54,397 miles, lower than 150,036 miles on 9 Mar 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,999 km · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,590 km
Average per year
605 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,589 km
  • 2025 – 130,999 km
  • 2011 – 123,173 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,589 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,589 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,589 km
    Test number
    178718333812
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail132,589 km (+1,590)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,589 km
    Test number
    727140824616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,999 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,999 km
    Test number
    646890769346
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail130,999 km2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,999 km
    Test number
    203420649037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass125,120 miles (+10,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    805875956221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,024 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,024 miles
    Test number
    551156007408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,223 miles (+9,542)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    219000190431
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass92,681 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    230775704995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,609 miles (+10,476)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    664771999477
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,133 miles (+11,532)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    550541099231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,601 miles (+11,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    940370188453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    956728483556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,397 miles (-95,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    855235764724
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass150,036 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,036 miles
    Test number
    781528898477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,816 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,816 miles
    Test number
    887406065088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass135,606 miles (+1,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    885879294093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass134,045 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    325477983079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    945060892087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,484 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    587798382094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass123,173 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,173 km
    Test number
    156497081063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass113,954 miles (+14,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    150950690465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    334231169031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,798 miles (+8,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    521411069085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass91,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    142698888035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,667 miles (+7,965)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    471048388029
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass83,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    510318987033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,702 miles (+9,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    641088187076
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass74,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    863824876022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FTV 1

What vehicle is registration FTV 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FTV 1 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 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 FTV 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FTV 1 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on FTV 1?
The MOT on FTV 1 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FTV 1 done?
FTV 1 was recorded at 132,589 km at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 605 km a year.
Has FTV 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FTV 1 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on FTV 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FTV 1 find?
FTV 1 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower steering box leaking oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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