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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

P402 FVRMOT history

P402 FVR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,939 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P402 FVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P402 FVR was last recorded at 135,939 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,312 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
3,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,939 miles
  • 2024 – 134,312 miles
  • 2023 – 133,033 miles
  • 2022 – 130,829 miles
  • 2021 – 130,495 miles
  • 2020 – 128,197 miles
  • 2019 – 122,821 miles
  • 2018 – 117,541 miles
  • 2017 – 112,150 miles
  • 2015 – 107,167 miles
  • 2014 – 95,062 miles
  • 2013 – 93,688 miles
  • 2012 – 92,264 miles
  • 2011 – 90,033 miles
  • 2010 – 87,839 miles
  • 2009 – 83,058 miles
  • 2008 – 78,909 miles
  • 2007 – 75,301 miles
  • 2006 – 70,700 miles
  • 2005 – 67,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,939 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,939 miles (+1,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,939 miles
    Test number
    873677298728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,312 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,312 miles
    Test number
    911736386637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Fail134,302 miles (+1,269)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,302 miles
    Test number
    527296092273
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass133,033 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,033 miles
    Test number
    314457355896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,765 miles (+1,936)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    859456649598
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,829 miles (+334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,829 miles
    Test number
    926199720117
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,495 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,495 miles
    Test number
    570785379818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,492 miles (+2,295)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,492 miles
    Test number
    608278424267
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,197 miles
    Test number
    584773980586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,197 miles (+5,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,197 miles
    Test number
    826139567926
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass122,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,821 miles
    Test number
    575933818654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail122,821 miles (+4)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,821 miles
    Test number
    150938332529
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail122,817 miles (+5,276)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    128560545796
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass117,541 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    896622022030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,150 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    649071332580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,167 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,167 miles
    Test number
    990964378669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside inner driveshaft gaiter split

  17. Fail107,122 miles (+12,060)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    224090507654
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside inner driveshaft gaiter split

  18. Pass95,062 miles (+1,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    719814154288
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass93,688 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    429958723243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    859739812215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,264 miles (+2,231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    919699012202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass90,033 miles (+2,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,033 miles
    Test number
    509403421204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail87,839 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    232281220279
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,839 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    363441120226
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,058 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,058 miles
    Test number
    640549219271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,909 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    483612738260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,863 miles (+3,562)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    890358628265
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront lower bumper broken

  28. Pass75,301 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    611245307241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,700 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    974028826291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,692 miles (+2,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    590321026280
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  31. Pass67,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    67,888 miles
    Test number
    290835335226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P402 FVR

Does P402 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P402 FVR is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P402 FVR?
The MOT on P402 FVR is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P402 FVR done?
P402 FVR was recorded at 135,939 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,353 miles a year.
Has P402 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P402 FVR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P402 FVR 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 P402 FVR find?
P402 FVR passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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