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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 3,222 cc

GAS 490MOT history

GAS 490 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

GAS 490 red Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
150,700 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GAS 490
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GAS 490 was last recorded at 150,700 miles on 5 May 2026, 7,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,120 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,580 miles
Average per year
8,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,700 miles
  • 2025 – 143,120 miles
  • 2024 – 137,345 miles
  • 2023 – 128,056 miles
  • 2022 – 117,019 miles
  • 2021 – 106,256 miles
  • 2019 – 96,192 miles
  • 2018 – 84,792 miles
  • 2017 – 74,998 miles
  • 2016 – 65,100 miles
  • 2015 – 54,419 miles
  • 2014 – 39,912 miles
  • 2013 – 25,841 miles
  • 2012 – 24,312 miles
  • 2011 – 21,994 miles
  • 2010 – 19,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lens misted, light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear @ Flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,700 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    646028383190
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lens misted, light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail150,700 miles (+7,580)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    599870299811
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lens misted, light output not severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,120 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    818528728867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,059 miles (+109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,059 miles
    Test number
    706337574080
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail142,950 miles (+5,605)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,950 miles
    Test number
    637272605585
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,345 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,345 miles
    Test number
    248748701722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,116 miles (+9,060)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,116 miles
    Test number
    265110548103
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,056 miles
    Test number
    887796100592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,056 miles (+11,037)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,056 miles
    Test number
    920437781616
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    167666413077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail117,019 miles (+10,763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    741661569766
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass106,256 miles (+10,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    160083773779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass96,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    538234912205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,192 miles (+11,400)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    604965928278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,792 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    180742414799
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear @ Flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail84,676 miles (+9,678)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    772282249124
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear @ Flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass74,998 miles (+9,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    528399587352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass65,100 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    164975570875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,419 miles (+14,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    572345432452
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass39,912 miles (+30)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    617366544383
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges slightly

  21. Fail39,882 miles (+13,554)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    986065744399
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges slightly

  22. Pass26,328 miles (+487)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    876293204092
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteO/s/f window not working

  23. Pass25,841 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    688037303020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,312 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,312 miles
    Test number
    679136302094
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass21,994 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,994 miles
    Test number
    858616701084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,992 miles (+2,495)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,992 miles
    Test number
    898645601074
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    793037100031
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about GAS 490

What vehicle is registration GAS 490 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GAS 490 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 Jun 2006. 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 GAS 490 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAS 490 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on GAS 490?
The MOT on GAS 490 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GAS 490 done?
GAS 490 was recorded at 150,700 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,038 miles a year.
Has GAS 490 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GAS 490 has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on GAS 490 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 GAS 490 find?
GAS 490 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted, light output not severely reduced; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge, and 4 more.

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