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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LD62 VKVMOT history

LD62 VKV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 168,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

LD62 VKV black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,649 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 VKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 VKV was last recorded at 168,649 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 17,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,798 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
17,851 miles
Average per year
9,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,649 miles
  • 2022 – 150,798 miles
  • 2021 – 136,991 miles
  • 2020 – 132,281 miles
  • 2019 – 128,013 miles
  • 2018 – 120,860 miles
  • 2017 – 103,278 miles
  • 2016 – 88,981 miles
  • 2015 – 70,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,649 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,649 miles (+17,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,649 miles
    Test number
    464928374890
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,798 miles (+13,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,798 miles
    Test number
    209306669977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass136,991 miles (+4,710)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,991 miles
    Test number
    561906696824
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,281 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    211590075437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,013 miles (+7,153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    215292272349
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,860 miles (+17,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    126268671049
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,278 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    417178673211
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail103,199 miles (+14,218)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    451226523480
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass88,981 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    409220808607
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail88,867 miles (+18,197)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,867 miles
    Test number
    704060319671
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint shocker (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass70,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    754440669661
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight damage

Questions about LD62 VKV

Does LD62 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 VKV is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 VKV?
The MOT on LD62 VKV is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 VKV done?
LD62 VKV was recorded at 168,649 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 9,017 miles a year.
Has LD62 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 VKV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LD62 VKV 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 LD62 VKV find?
LD62 VKV passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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