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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

S17 VPSMOT history

S17 VPS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,317 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 VPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 VPS was last recorded at 203,317 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 6,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,665 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,652 miles
Average per year
6,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,317 miles
  • 2024 – 196,665 miles
  • 2023 – 188,540 miles
  • 2022 – 187,790 miles
  • 2021 – 187,381 miles
  • 2020 – 184,120 miles
  • 2019 – 176,846 miles
  • 2018 – 165,012 miles
  • 2017 – 157,330 miles
  • 2016 – 150,949 miles
  • 2015 – 143,676 miles
  • 2014 – 137,684 miles
  • 2013 – 127,863 miles
  • 2012 – 116,981 miles
  • 2011 – 103,175 miles
  • 2010 – 88,108 miles
  • 2009 – 81,923 miles
  • 2008 – 77,675 miles
  • 2007 – 74,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,317 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,317 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,317 miles
    Test number
    550068200570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,665 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,665 miles
    Test number
    901810703805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,540 miles (+750)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,540 miles
    Test number
    805441860262
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass187,790 miles (+409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,790 miles
    Test number
    857539649464
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass187,381 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,381 miles
    Test number
    275783060105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,345 miles (+3,225)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,345 miles
    Test number
    775803260259
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,120 miles (+7,274)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    184,120 miles
    Test number
    834055776135
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass176,846 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    176,846 miles
    Test number
    685573743503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail176,811 miles (+11,799)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,811 miles
    Test number
    521903266851
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass165,012 miles (+7,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,012 miles
    Test number
    793307261266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass157,330 miles (+6,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,330 miles
    Test number
    189702735613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass150,949 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,949 miles
    Test number
    542998457263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,676 miles (+5,992)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,676 miles
    Test number
    288674085060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on edges and tread perished/cracking

  14. Pass137,684 miles (+325)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    559705804184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail137,359 miles (+9,496)1 failure15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    409890874014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass127,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    197744773025
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail127,863 miles (+10,882)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    826497163040
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass116,981 miles (+13,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    149695162478
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass103,175 miles (+15,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,175 miles
    Test number
    468793961076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass88,108 miles (+6,185)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,108 miles
    Test number
    150286770077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall hole in side of o/s/r light not effecting light function

  21. Pass81,923 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    480055869018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,675 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,675 miles
    Test number
    112590568047
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    200782467086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 VPS

Does S17 VPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 VPS is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 VPS?
The MOT on S17 VPS is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 VPS done?
S17 VPS was recorded at 203,317 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,875 miles a year.
Has S17 VPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 VPS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S17 VPS 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 S17 VPS find?
S17 VPS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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