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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

LB57 VCVMOT history

LB57 VCV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 272,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
272,777 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
17,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VCV was last recorded at 272,777 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 14,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,052 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
14,725 miles
Average per year
17,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 272,777 miles
  • 2022 – 258,052 miles
  • 2021 – 253,311 miles
  • 2020 – 243,467 miles
  • 2019 – 209,000 miles
  • 2018 – 178,056 miles
  • 2017 – 156,754 miles
  • 2016 – 115,242 miles
  • 2015 – 80,120 miles
  • 2014 – 29,599 miles
  • 2013 – 25,676 miles
  • 2012 – 22,131 miles
  • 2011 – 16,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,777 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,777 miles (+14,725)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    272,777 miles
    Test number
    702986075541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass258,052 miles (+4,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    258,052 miles
    Test number
    358646998459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass253,311 miles (+9,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    253,311 miles
    Test number
    467289569446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass243,467 miles (+34,467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    243,467 miles
    Test number
    394220018997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass209,000 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    209,000 miles
    Test number
    162399552039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail208,745 miles (+30,689)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,745 miles
    Test number
    104831943669
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,056 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,056 miles
    Test number
    193550479928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,039 miles (+21,285)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,039 miles
    Test number
    921144633098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass156,754 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    751327736379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,917 miles (+40,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,917 miles
    Test number
    595981015036
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,242 miles
    Test number
    268435652335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension joint on mcphereson strut (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail115,524 miles (+35,404)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    270085511227
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension joint on mcphereson strut (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass80,120 miles (+50,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    486042115104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,599 miles (+181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,599 miles
    Test number
    918040824109
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass29,418 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,418 miles
    Test number
    887736004173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,272 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,272 miles
    Test number
    278686264027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass29,272 miles (+3,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,272 miles
    Test number
    378486964074
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass25,676 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    377236913065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,131 miles (+5,244)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    197800822441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges

  20. Pass16,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,887 miles
    Test number
    879121161048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VCV

Does LB57 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VCV expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VCV?
The MOT on LB57 VCV expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VCV done?
LB57 VCV was recorded at 272,777 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 17,506 miles a year.
Has LB57 VCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VCV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB57 VCV 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 LB57 VCV find?
LB57 VCV passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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