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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

GFN 820MOT history

GFN 820 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,834 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFN 820
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFN 820 was last recorded at 93,834 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,599 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,834 miles
  • 2025 – 93,599 miles
  • 2024 – 93,383 miles
  • 2023 – 93,134 miles
  • 2022 – 92,692 miles
  • 2021 – 92,462 miles
  • 2020 – 92,175 miles
  • 2019 – 91,259 miles
  • 2018 – 91,156 miles
  • 2017 – 90,903 miles
  • 2016 – 90,586 miles
  • 2015 – 88,726 miles
  • 2014 – 86,904 miles
  • 2012 – 84,975 miles
  • 2011 – 84,405 miles
  • 2010 – 82,227 miles
  • 2009 – 79,861 miles
  • 2007 – 77,488 miles
  • 2006 – 71,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,834 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,834 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    582481178509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,599 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    100672845575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,383 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    749501629272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,134 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    605344789615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,692 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,692 miles
    Test number
    946731799931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,462 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    575771131922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,175 miles (+916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    718135876435
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front clamp corroded

  8. Pass91,259 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    484857138853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,156 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    399405543570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,903 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    226276913864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,586 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    302901296600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,726 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    565365525257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,904 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    359827324241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,852 miles (+1,877)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    358569304412
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass84,975 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    759080852217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail84,975 miles (+570)1 failure2 repaired9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    577189342228
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass84,405 miles (+2,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    107629771138
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass82,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    431819410120
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail82,227 miles (+2,366)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    803396510153
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass79,861 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    340179599085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,488 miles (+6,176)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    224035827353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWiper rubber - N/S/F Headlamp split

  22. Pass71,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    942676796299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFN 820

What vehicle is registration GFN 820 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFN 820 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 6 Aug 1993. 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 GFN 820 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFN 820 is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFN 820?
The MOT on GFN 820 is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFN 820 done?
GFN 820 was recorded at 93,834 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has GFN 820 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFN 820 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on GFN 820 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 GFN 820 find?
GFN 820 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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