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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc

R770 EPUMOT history

R770 EPU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,774 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 EPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 EPU was last recorded at 98,774 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,713 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
1,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,774 miles
  • 2022 – 98,713 miles
  • 2021 – 98,172 miles
  • 2020 – 97,762 miles
  • 2019 – 97,075 miles
  • 2018 – 96,484 miles
  • 2017 – 95,724 miles
  • 2016 – 94,876 miles
  • 2015 – 94,541 miles
  • 2014 – 92,875 miles
  • 2013 – 90,247 miles
  • 2012 – 85,321 miles
  • 2011 – 85,051 miles
  • 2010 – 81,834 miles
  • 2009 – 79,539 miles
  • 2008 – 76,270 miles
  • 2007 – 74,062 miles
  • 2006 – 71,214 miles
  • 2005 – 68,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,774 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,774 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    993743988941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,713 miles (+541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    764598322787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass98,172 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,172 miles
    Test number
    474006459885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,762 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    120692885171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,737 miles (+662)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,737 miles
    Test number
    878068605581
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,075 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    790104233722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,484 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    365055477774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,484 miles (+760)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,484 miles
    Test number
    320711435954
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    117524462541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail95,724 miles (+848)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    182674612629
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass94,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,876 miles
    Test number
    698873705322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail94,876 miles (+335)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,876 miles
    Test number
    804309540438
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,541 miles (+1,666)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    270327308785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass92,875 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    617401124354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail92,875 miles (+2,628)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    649066514397
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass90,247 miles (+4,926)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    728748813347
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass85,321 miles (+270)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    207025022314
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,051 miles (+3,217)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    828249621347
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  19. Fail81,834 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    433911030323
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass81,834 miles (+2,295)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    844781630395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass79,539 miles (+3,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    164341309391
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass76,270 miles (+2,208)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    380650198237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass74,062 miles (+2,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    500982497242
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass71,214 miles (+2,644)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    364986206336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAir bag light staying on

  25. Pass68,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    692279715332
    • NotePlay in nearside & offside front lower arm bushes
    • NotePlay in nearside & offside rear axle bushes recomend replacing

Questions about R770 EPU

Does R770 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R770 EPU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R770 EPU?
The MOT on R770 EPU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R770 EPU done?
R770 EPU was recorded at 98,774 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,495 miles a year.
Has R770 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 EPU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on R770 EPU 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 R770 EPU find?
R770 EPU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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