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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S798 CBRMOT history

S798 CBR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
140,091 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 CBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 CBR was last recorded at 140,091 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,951 miles · 22 Dec 2017
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,091 miles
  • 2017 – 138,951 miles
  • 2016 – 129,181 miles
  • 2015 – 126,606 miles
  • 2014 – 122,461 miles
  • 2013 – 118,669 miles
  • 2012 – 114,194 miles
  • 2011 – 109,645 miles
  • 2010 – 104,435 miles
  • 2009 – 98,542 miles
  • 2008 – 94,526 miles
  • 2007 – 89,767 miles
  • 2006 – 89,663 miles
  • 2005 – 84,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,091 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front /rear suspension pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,091 miles (+1,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    958206568881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,951 miles (+9,770)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,951 miles
    Test number
    918659043041
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rubber doughnut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  3. Pass129,181 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,181 miles
    Test number
    387342752269
    • AdvisoryFront /rear suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront / rear underbody /suspension corroded

  4. Fail129,180 miles (+2,574)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,180 miles
    Test number
    773140337906
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront /rear suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront / rear underbody /suspension corroded

  5. Pass126,606 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,606 miles
    Test number
    218273925256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,603 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    959911795173
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail126,603 miles (+4,142)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    989471895143
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass122,461 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    459578134019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,669 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    928476143059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    816267132044
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  11. Fail114,194 miles (+4,549)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,194 miles
    Test number
    335581532014
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  12. Pass109,645 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    119142251071
    • NoteSuspension pipes corroded

  13. Fail109,645 miles (+5,210)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    838780151054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteSuspension pipes corroded

  14. Pass104,435 miles (+5,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,435 miles
    Test number
    982819710041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension pipes starting to corrode

  15. Pass98,542 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    783570539018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,526 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,526 miles
    Test number
    992598918035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    392979137035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,767 miles (+104)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    291201137071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail89,663 miles (+5,100)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    151165876103
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass84,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    324978885147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,563 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    281767985157
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about S798 CBR

Does S798 CBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S798 CBR expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S798 CBR?
The MOT on S798 CBR expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S798 CBR done?
S798 CBR was recorded at 140,091 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has S798 CBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 CBR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on S798 CBR 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 S798 CBR find?
S798 CBR passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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