Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc
P742 ACTMOT history
P742 ACT is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 110,787 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 17 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P742 ACT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 22 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P742 ACT was last recorded at 110,787 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 4,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 105,923 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,864 miles
- Average per year
- 3,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 110,787 miles
- 2021 – 105,923 miles
- 2020 – 101,570 miles
- 2019 – 92,375 miles
- 2018 – 88,064 miles
- 2017 – 81,086 miles
- 2016 – 75,897 miles
- 2015 – 73,268 miles
- 2014 – 67,841 miles
- 2013 – 61,712 miles
- 2012 – 60,471 miles
- 2011 – 60,447 miles
- 2010 – 56,785 miles
- 2009 – 52,868 miles
- 2007 – 49,446 miles
- 2006 – 48,048 miles
- 2005 – 45,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,787 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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,787 miles (+4,864)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,787 miles
- Test number
- 532282988490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,923 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 105,923 miles
- Test number
- 597978558362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,570 miles (+9,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,570 miles
- Test number
- 619699673840
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass92,375 miles (+4,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,375 miles
- Test number
- 229855307272
- AdvisoryOffside front wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & components covered with underseal (brakes/steering/suspension)
Pass88,064 miles (+6,978)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,064 miles
- Test number
- 606070584543
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryCar has been undersealed
Pass81,086 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,086 miles
- Test number
- 882142103625
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail81,074 miles (+5,177)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,074 miles
- Test number
- 498714396816
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,897 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,897 miles
- Test number
- 264838450682
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,268 miles (+5,427)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 73,268 miles
- Test number
- 839456235111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,841 miles (+6,129)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,841 miles
- Test number
- 638496734167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePetrol pipe corrosion
Pass61,712 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 61,712 miles
- Test number
- 206487633498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,471 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,471 miles
- Test number
- 308218492221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,447 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,447 miles
- Test number
- 766612491297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,785 miles (+3,917)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,785 miles
- Test number
- 544913180195
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
Pass52,868 miles (+3,422)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,868 miles
- Test number
- 170176579052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,446 miles (+1,398)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 49,446 miles
- Test number
- 481512537444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,048 miles (+2,160)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,048 miles
- Test number
- 892875336388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 45,888 miles
- Test number
- 524420335282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P742 ACT
- Does P742 ACT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P742 ACT expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P742 ACT?
- The MOT on P742 ACT expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P742 ACT done?
- P742 ACT was recorded at 110,787 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 3,688 miles a year.
- Has P742 ACT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P742 ACT has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
- Has the mileage on P742 ACT 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 P742 ACT find?
- P742 ACT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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