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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S740 DVKMOT history

S740 DVK is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,070 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 DVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 DVK was last recorded at 138,070 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,070 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,070 miles
  • 2021 – 129,211 miles
  • 2020 – 129,126 miles
  • 2019 – 123,165 miles
  • 2018 – 116,403 miles
  • 2017 – 108,305 miles
  • 2016 – 95,948 miles
  • 2015 – 82,589 miles
  • 2014 – 71,105 miles
  • 2013 – 68,286 miles
  • 2012 – 66,132 miles
  • 2010 – 61,209 miles
  • 2008 – 57,291 miles
  • 2007 – 53,960 miles
  • 2006 – 48,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,070 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front chassie legs deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth sills deterioratedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Advise o/s sill poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,070 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,070 miles
    Test number
    156296981382
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassie legs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth sills deteriorated

  2. Fail138,070 miles (+8,859)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,070 miles
    Test number
    239050764442
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassie legs deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth sills deteriorated

  3. Pass129,211 miles (+85)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,211 miles
    Test number
    699420847137
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassie legs to box section have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth sills deteriorated

  4. Fail129,126 miles (+5,961)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,126 miles
    Test number
    760544815873
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front legs to box section have corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth sills deteriorated

  5. Pass123,165 miles (+6,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    381503439402
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth sills deteriorated
    • AdvisoryChassie legs to box section have corrosion

  6. Pass116,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,403 miles
    Test number
    103769469131
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail116,403 miles (+8,098)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,403 miles
    Test number
    655013409410
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    350164463257
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail108,305 miles (+12,357)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    949413390482
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass95,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    863415290367
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s sill poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail95,948 miles (+13,359)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,948 miles
    Test number
    835797098442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie leg holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s sill poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass82,589 miles (+11,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    562958140402
    • AdvisoryO/s sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass71,105 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,105 miles
    Test number
    657157294189
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail71,104 miles (+2,818)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    975646294143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,286 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    208846073495
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r inner wheel arch poor condition
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre side wall poor condition

  16. Fail68,285 miles (+2,153)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,285 miles
    Test number
    719260173101
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r inner wheel arch poor condition
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre side wall poor condition

  17. Pass66,132 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    975493862113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    480589170150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,209 miles (+3,918)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    303365970167
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass57,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    331357408408
    • NoteLeft hand drive headlights fitted with (beam benders) fitted

  21. Fail57,291 miles (+3,331)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    394666408211
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass53,960 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    980181357112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    572847136173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,286 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    254997936493
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about S740 DVK

Does S740 DVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 DVK expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 DVK?
The MOT on S740 DVK expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 DVK done?
S740 DVK was recorded at 138,070 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has S740 DVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 DVK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S740 DVK 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 S740 DVK find?
S740 DVK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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