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Mercedes-Benz 200

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S5 VPMMOT history

S5 VPM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
70,369 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VPM was last recorded at 70,369 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,977 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,369 miles
  • 2024 – 69,977 miles
  • 2023 – 69,117 miles
  • 2022 – 68,177 miles
  • 2021 – 67,339 miles
  • 2020 – 66,662 miles
  • 2019 – 66,104 miles
  • 2018 – 65,528 miles
  • 2017 – 64,837 miles
  • 2016 – 64,291 miles
  • 2015 – 63,637 miles
  • 2014 – 63,100 miles
  • 2013 – 62,437 miles
  • 2012 – 61,919 miles
  • 2011 – 61,443 miles
  • 2009 – 59,738 miles
  • 2008 – 59,013 miles
  • 2007 – 58,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,369 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,369 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    360758025174
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,369 miles (+392)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    844325947181
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,977 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    718342515374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,117 miles (+940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    601538669493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,177 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    810521190889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,339 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,339 miles
    Test number
    630405783321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,662 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    439239978907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    784203918303
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner & Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

  9. Fail66,104 miles (+576)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    907851964726
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner & Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

  10. Pass65,528 miles (+691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    177374236017
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with all arms on both sides (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass64,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    998394924191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,837 miles (+546)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    976446402903
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass64,291 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    400592066482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,637 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    879517045066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,100 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    928828644092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,437 miles (+518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    356456923074
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass61,919 miles (+476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    898658522025
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass61,443 miles (+1,705)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,443 miles
    Test number
    905522931059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass59,738 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    553478339009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,013 miles (+92)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    440582228038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake & suspension pipes.

  21. Pass58,921 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    281835257225
    • NoteOFFSIDE WASHER ONLY HAS ONE JET WORKING.

  22. Fail58,913 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    490483457204
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOffside washer only has one jet working.

Questions about S5 VPM

Does S5 VPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 VPM expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 VPM?
The MOT on S5 VPM expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 VPM done?
S5 VPM was recorded at 70,369 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has S5 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VPM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 VPM 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 S5 VPM find?
S5 VPM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; coil spring corroded all 4; front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side, and 4 more.

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