Mercedes

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S78 CAVMOT history

S78 CAV is a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,350 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 CAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 CAV was last recorded at 93,350 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,275 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
2,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,350 miles
  • 2025 – 93,275 miles
  • 2024 – 93,184 miles
  • 2023 – 93,121 miles
  • 2022 – 92,942 miles
  • 2021 – 92,765 miles
  • 2019 – 92,753 miles
  • 2018 – 92,544 miles
  • 2017 – 92,441 miles
  • 2016 – 88,516 miles
  • 2014 – 80,154 miles
  • 2012 – 77,666 miles
  • 2011 – 75,747 miles
  • 2010 – 72,664 miles
  • 2009 – 67,468 miles
  • 2008 – 62,481 miles
  • 2007 – 56,881 miles
  • 2006 – 52,194 miles
  • 2005 – 48,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,350 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,350 miles
    Test number
    455305633248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass93,275 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,275 miles
    Test number
    186619232699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,184 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    177721204760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,121 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,121 miles
    Test number
    925977774388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,942 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,942 miles
    Test number
    650026352988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,765 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    712039473202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,753 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    267086811508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,544 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    592463777541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,441 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    955544640455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,516 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    144311995227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,154 miles (+2,488)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    346448624164
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pipes covered in grease
  12. Pass77,666 miles (+1,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    506069182292
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  13. Pass75,747 miles (+3,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    558928891274
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  14. Pass72,664 miles (+5,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    184591880228
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges advise replacement
  15. Pass67,468 miles (+4,987)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    494176199297
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering idler
  16. Pass62,481 miles (+5,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    932187478287
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront pads getting low
  17. Pass56,881 miles (+4,687)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,881 miles
    Test number
    320848387283
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering idler
  18. Pass52,194 miles (+4,046)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    421958096240
    • NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edge
  19. Pass48,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,148 miles
    Test number
    821097395262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 CAV

Does S78 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 CAV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 CAV?
The MOT on S78 CAV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 CAV done?
S78 CAV was recorded at 93,350 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,179 miles a year.
Has S78 CAV ever failed its MOT?
No. S78 CAV has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S78 CAV 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 S78 CAV find?
S78 CAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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