Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 3,222 cc
JP 8479MOT history
JP 8479 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 99,583 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- JP 8479
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
JP 8479 was last recorded at 99,583 miles on 14 May 2026, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,004 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 579 miles
- Average per year
- 1,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,583 miles
- 2025 – 99,004 miles
- 2024 – 98,418 miles
- 2023 – 97,857 miles
- 2022 – 97,834 miles
- 2019 – 97,727 miles
- 2018 – 97,372 miles
- 2017 – 96,693 miles
- 2016 – 95,409 miles
- 2015 – 93,981 miles
- 2014 – 93,412 miles
- 2013 – 91,223 miles
- 2012 – 90,893 miles
- 2011 – 88,970 miles
- 2010 – 87,976 miles
- 2009 – 86,981 miles
- 2008 – 80,325 miles
- 2007 – 78,966 miles
- 2006 – 77,108 miles
- 2005 – 70,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,583 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,583 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 99,583 miles
- Test number
- 413928749801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,004 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 99,004 miles
- Test number
- 481174139596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,418 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 98,418 miles
- Test number
- 867280833674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,857 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 97,857 miles
- Test number
- 995150414789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,834 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,834 miles
- Test number
- 314361025061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,727 miles (+355)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,727 miles
- Test number
- 241127981779
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR AREA
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA
Pass97,372 miles (+679)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 97,372 miles
- Test number
- 380976725889
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Pass96,693 miles (+1,284)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 96,693 miles
- Test number
- 151470572486
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR GLASS (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Pass95,409 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 95,409 miles
- Test number
- 194700044434
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Fail95,409 miles (+1,428)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,409 miles
- Test number
- 868960861947
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Pass93,981 miles (+569)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,981 miles
- Test number
- 511548274748
- AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
- AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
- AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Pass93,412 miles (+2,189)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,412 miles
- Test number
- 367867594485
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Pass91,223 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 91,223 miles
- Test number
- 736590913306
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Fail91,223 miles (+330)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,223 miles
- Test number
- 217370413314
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Pass90,893 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,893 miles
- Test number
- 475637312451
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Note10% imbalance on front service brakes
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Fail90,893 miles (+1,923)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,893 miles
- Test number
- 578787112323
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Note10% imbalance on front service brakes
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Pass88,970 miles (+994)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,970 miles
- Test number
- 568475711354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
Pass87,976 miles (+995)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,976 miles
- Test number
- 923733410305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,981 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 86,981 miles
- Test number
- 860417219312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,325 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 80,325 miles
- Test number
- 554122918333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,966 miles (+1,858)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 78,966 miles
- Test number
- 870966717391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,108 miles (+6,126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 77,108 miles
- Test number
- 581398916325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 70,982 miles
- Test number
- 112086315399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about JP 8479
- What vehicle is registration JP 8479 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show JP 8479 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Oct 2002. 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 JP 8479 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JP 8479 is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on JP 8479?
- The MOT on JP 8479 is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has JP 8479 done?
- JP 8479 was recorded at 99,583 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,395 miles a year.
- Has JP 8479 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. JP 8479 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on JP 8479 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 JP 8479 find?
- JP 8479 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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