Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Green · Petrol · 1986 · 4,973 cc
GRU 42MOT history
GRU 42 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 May 1986. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 113,060 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GRU 42
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 7 May 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GRU 42 was last recorded at 113,060 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,047 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 2,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,060 miles
- 2025 – 113,037 miles
- 2024 – 112,985 miles
- 2023 – 112,306 miles
- 2021 – 112,288 miles
- 2020 – 112,275 miles
- 2019 – 110,514 miles
- 2018 – 110,469 miles
- 2016 – 110,432 miles
- 2015 – 110,078 miles
- 2014 – 109,487 miles
- 2013 – 106,951 miles
- 2012 – 105,925 miles
- 2011 – 100,619 miles
- 2010 – 97,438 miles
- 2009 – 93,654 miles
- 2008 – 81,033 miles
- 2007 – 73,716 miles
- 2006 – 71,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,060 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,060 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 113,060 miles
- Test number
- 566356201893
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,047 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,047 miles
- Test number
- 162892360364
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 113,037 miles
- Test number
- 619224468132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,037 miles (+52)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,037 miles
- Test number
- 301031079365
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,985 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 112,985 miles
- Test number
- 174834333626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,979 miles (+673)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,979 miles
- Test number
- 296396786936
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,306 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 112,306 miles
- Test number
- 297949722511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,288 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,288 miles
- Test number
- 352025717688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,275 miles (+1,761)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 625865805612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,514 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,514 miles
- Test number
- 169310117656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,469 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 110,469 miles
- Test number
- 785167733047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,432 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 110,432 miles
- Test number
- 205196506059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,078 miles (+591)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 110,078 miles
- Test number
- 990054900750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,487 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 109,487 miles
- Test number
- 956499124306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,951 miles (+1,026)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 106,951 miles
- Test number
- 867006803174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,925 miles (+5,306)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,925 miles
- Test number
- 929946762095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,619 miles (+3,181)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 100,619 miles
- Test number
- 617990171056
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass97,438 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 97,438 miles
- Test number
- 580041780005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,654 miles (+12,621)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 93,654 miles
- Test number
- 433047539060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,033 miles (+7,317)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 81,033 miles
- Test number
- 630589538030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,716 miles (+1,812)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 73,716 miles
- Test number
- 740957657055
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass71,904 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 71,904 miles
- Test number
- 832679356001
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Questions about GRU 42
- What vehicle is registration GRU 42 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GRU 42 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 7 May 1986. 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 GRU 42 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRU 42 is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GRU 42?
- The MOT on GRU 42 is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GRU 42 done?
- GRU 42 was recorded at 113,060 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,061 miles a year.
- Has GRU 42 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GRU 42 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on GRU 42 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 GRU 42 find?
- GRU 42 passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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