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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

White · Petrol · 1996 · 5,987 cc

P474 FEPMOT history

P474 FEP is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,440 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
7 passed · 9 failed
Per year
250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 FEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,987 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P474 FEP was last recorded at 49,440 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,395 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,440 miles
  • 2025 – 49,395 miles
  • 2023 – 48,944 miles
  • 2020 – 47,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,440 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    606721858175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,422 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,422 km
    Test number
    681429385622
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    335971725473
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryP0wersteering pipes rusty

  4. Fail49,292 km (+119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,292 km
    Test number
    943095664370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,173 km (+23)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,173 km
    Test number
    810889517036
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,150 km (+82)7 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,150 km
    Test number
    585462396181
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak vacuum pipe disconnected (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,068 km (+124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,068 km
    Test number
    314783546823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,944 km
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,944 km
    Test number
    193509682773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,944 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    898763628483
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail48,839 km (+281)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,839 km
    Test number
    855154913377
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,558 km (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,558 km
    Test number
    210006229750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,511 km (+394)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,511 km
    Test number
    489264419658
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,117 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,117 km
    Test number
    672561368437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,943 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    906751826271
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass46,763 km (+424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,763 km
    Test number
    905233301239
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteWiper blades slit

  16. Fail46,339 km5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,339 km
    Test number
    758475741192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P474 FEP

Does P474 FEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P474 FEP is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P474 FEP?
The MOT on P474 FEP is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P474 FEP done?
P474 FEP was recorded at 49,440 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 250 miles a year.
Has P474 FEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 FEP has failed 9 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P474 FEP 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 P474 FEP find?
P474 FEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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