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Mercedes-Benz V

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S43 VWFMOT history

S43 VWF is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz V first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
170,061 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 VWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S43 VWF was last recorded at 170,061 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 14,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,358 miles · 27 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
14,703 miles
Average per year
5,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,061 miles
  • 2019 – 155,358 miles
  • 2018 – 149,719 miles
  • 2017 – 140,938 miles
  • 2016 – 130,854 miles
  • 2015 – 123,129 miles
  • 2014 – 114,956 miles
  • 2013 – 107,597 miles
  • 2012 – 98,069 miles
  • 2011 – 92,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,061 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker to hub assembly, bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded not clipped, and flexi pipe attached directly to the rigid pipe, not through the bracket and clip (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired electric load valve lever broken, linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and the flexi is fouling the lower suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired electric load valve lever broken, linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, holed at the rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,061 miles1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,061 miles
    Test number
    535181615047
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker to hub assembly, bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded not clipped, and flexi pipe attached directly to the rigid pipe, not through the bracket and clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired electric load valve lever broken, linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and the flexi is fouling the lower suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired electric load valve lever broken, linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, holed at the rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass170,053 km (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,053 km
    Test number
    405394664359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail170,050 km (+174)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,050 km
    Test number
    331877279731
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass169,876 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,876 km
    Test number
    568235813937
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail169,876 km (+2,834)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,876 km
    Test number
    116277601869
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass167,042 km (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,042 km
    Test number
    396699772150
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail167,040 km (+4,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,040 km
    Test number
    538183831938
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass162,972 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,972 km
    Test number
    959547492934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail162,972 km (+7,609)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,972 km
    Test number
    175387335266
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass155,363 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,363 km
    Test number
    138113268629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loos on exhaust
  11. Fail155,358 miles (+5,639)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,358 miles
    Test number
    529251179182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loos on exhaust
  12. Pass149,719 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,719 miles
    Test number
    690180955078
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail149,306 miles (+8,368)1 dangerous4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,306 miles
    Test number
    337467912659
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass140,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,938 miles
    Test number
    470097529696
    • AdvisoryFront front grill and head lamps sightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail140,938 miles (+10,084)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,938 miles
    Test number
    441481380896
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front grill and head lamps sightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass130,854 miles (+7,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    572441051591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass123,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    673975377587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
  18. Fail123,129 miles (+8,173)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    122229868699
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
  19. Pass114,956 miles (+7,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,956 miles
    Test number
    418896864239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass107,597 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    987936793263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,069 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,069 miles
    Test number
    395621552211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    605171811310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,669 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,669 miles
    Test number
    928171511319
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass84,192 km (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,192 km
    Test number
    874665490205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,369 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,369 km
    Test number
    493599370124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 VWF

Does S43 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 VWF expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 VWF?
The MOT on S43 VWF expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 VWF done?
S43 VWF was recorded at 170,061 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 5,688 miles a year.
Has S43 VWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 VWF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S43 VWF 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 S43 VWF find?
S43 VWF failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 10 major defects: nearside front macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker to hub assembly, bolt loose; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded not clipped, and flexi pipe attached directly to the rigid pipe, not through the bracket and clip; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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