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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

P98 TGPMOT history

P98 TGP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 33,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
33,492 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 TGP was last recorded at 33,492 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,541 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,951 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,492 miles
  • 2025 – 31,541 miles
  • 2024 – 29,776 miles
  • 2023 – 29,721 miles
  • 2022 – 27,296 miles
  • 2021 – 25,736 miles
  • 2020 – 24,766 miles
  • 2019 – 24,208 miles
  • 2018 – 24,046 miles
  • 2017 – 23,774 miles
  • 2016 – 23,466 miles
  • 2015 – 22,471 miles
  • 2014 – 21,550 miles
  • 2013 – 20,446 miles
  • 2012 – 19,999 miles
  • 2011 – 19,059 miles
  • 2010 – 17,464 miles
  • 2009 – 16,264 miles
  • 2008 – 15,248 miles
  • 2007 – 13,874 miles
  • 2006 – 11,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,492 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All tyres have cracks to side walls + perished aged marks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,492 miles (+1,951)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    807382940562
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass31,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    519600476862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail31,541 miles (+1,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    401959684275
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass29,776 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    671113817133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,721 miles (+1,693)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    259148553785
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass28,028 miles (+732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,028 miles
    Test number
    379391489966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass27,296 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,296 miles
    Test number
    806466637705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracks to side walls + perished aged marks

  8. Fail27,281 miles (+1,545)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    833344519530
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have cracks to side walls + perished aged marks

  9. Pass25,736 miles (+970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    108227807083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass24,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    261007305877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,766 miles (+558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    438353034043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,208 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,208 miles
    Test number
    941104863202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,046 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    118979888618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,774 miles
    Test number
    975792534588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,774 miles (+308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,774 miles
    Test number
    351872558189
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour front both (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass23,466 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,466 miles
    Test number
    529164164057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,471 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    197909515048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,550 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,550 miles
    Test number
    535749704060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass20,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,446 miles
    Test number
    417187713014
    • NoteAll four tyres have age cracks

  20. Fail20,446 miles (+447)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,446 miles
    Test number
    709227613029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyres have age cracks

  21. Pass19,999 miles (+940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,999 miles
    Test number
    536669112043
    • NoteAll four tyres have aged cracks

  22. Pass19,059 miles (+1,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    758290721096
    • NoteAll four tyres are aged cracks around walls

  23. Pass17,464 miles (+1,200)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    834231320026
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise all tyres age cracks.
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades split on ends.

  24. Pass16,264 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,264 miles
    Test number
    131522429016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,248 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,248 miles
    Test number
    620268018070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,874 miles
    Test number
    494119817075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,874 miles (+2,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,874 miles
    Test number
    534039017093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass11,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,753 miles
    Test number
    174900426005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 TGP

Does P98 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P98 TGP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P98 TGP?
The MOT on P98 TGP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P98 TGP done?
P98 TGP was recorded at 33,492 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has P98 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 TGP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P98 TGP 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 P98 TGP find?
P98 TGP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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