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Mercedes-Benz Motorhome

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S779 RETMOT history

S779 RET is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Motorhome first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,658 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Motorhome
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 RET was last recorded at 191,658 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,940 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
2,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,658 miles
  • 2025 – 189,940 miles
  • 2024 – 187,647 miles
  • 2023 – 185,526 miles
  • 2022 – 185,487 miles
  • 2021 – 183,350 miles
  • 2020 – 181,821 miles
  • 2019 – 180,502 miles
  • 2018 – 178,230 miles
  • 2017 – 175,973 miles
  • 2016 – 175,911 miles
  • 2015 – 174,623 miles
  • 2014 – 173,358 miles
  • 2013 – 171,607 miles
  • 2012 – 167,012 miles
  • 2011 – 161,322 miles
  • 2010 – 154,822 miles
  • 2009 – 150,502 miles
  • 2008 – 145,144 miles
  • 2007 – 140,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,658 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Throttle pedal broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,658 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,658 miles
    Test number
    543646290063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,940 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    189,940 miles
    Test number
    489336501256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    187,647 miles
    Test number
    542809428408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail187,647 miles (+2,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,647 miles
    Test number
    753916730742
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,526 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    185,526 miles
    Test number
    557584832331
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Throttle pedal broken
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail185,513 miles (+26)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,513 miles
    Test number
    818814339867
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Throttle pedal broken
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail185,487 miles (+2,137)3 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,487 miles
    Test number
    273075697897
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi leaking / corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device insecure corroded to the extent the bonnet is not secure (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above center on spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated diff seal excessively leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above center of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal broken

  8. Pass183,350 miles (+1,529)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    183,350 miles
    Test number
    509762298637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsr hub seal leaking but not on brake linnigs

  9. Pass181,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    181,821 miles
    Test number
    543420795834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,821 miles (+1,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,821 miles
    Test number
    801070209296
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam blown fuse (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass180,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    180,502 miles
    Test number
    930287118643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,502 miles (+2,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,502 miles
    Test number
    396690025273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass178,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,230 miles
    Test number
    643740931759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail178,209 miles (+195)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,209 miles
    Test number
    100927966253
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail178,014 miles (+2,041)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,014 miles
    Test number
    736632725043
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass175,973 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    175,973 miles
    Test number
    690142220402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail175,972 miles (+61)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,972 miles
    Test number
    813808763411
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass175,911 miles (+1,288)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    175,911 miles
    Test number
    903131742592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust pipe deteriorated

  19. Pass174,623 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,623 miles
    Test number
    259705271882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass173,358 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,358 miles
    Test number
    316743114493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass171,607 miles (+4,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    171,607 miles
    Test number
    688145533212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass167,012 miles (+5,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    167,012 miles
    Test number
    387703602189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass161,322 miles (+6,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    161,322 miles
    Test number
    776610891076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass154,822 miles (+465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    154,822 miles
    Test number
    350942800164
    • NoteExhaust system poor condition
    • NoteOffside front brake disc poor condition

  25. Fail154,357 miles (+3,855)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,357 miles
    Test number
    284839690018
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust system poor condition
    • NoteOffside front brake disc poor condition

  26. Pass150,502 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    800268899079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass145,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    145,144 miles
    Test number
    614184098083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail145,144 miles (+4,924)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,144 miles
    Test number
    923214998056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass140,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    732069277096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 RET

Does S779 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 RET is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 RET?
The MOT on S779 RET is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 RET done?
S779 RET was recorded at 191,658 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,714 miles a year.
Has S779 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 RET has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S779 RET 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 S779 RET find?
S779 RET passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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