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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 4,973 cc

SPR 28MOT history

SPR 28 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
156,397 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPR 28
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
16 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPR 28 was last recorded at 156,397 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,368 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,397 miles
  • 2022 – 156,368 miles
  • 2021 – 154,565 miles
  • 2020 – 153,143 miles
  • 2019 – 151,213 miles
  • 2018 – 149,633 miles
  • 2016 – 146,378 miles
  • 2015 – 143,715 miles
  • 2014 – 140,582 miles
  • 2013 – 138,252 miles
  • 2009 – 133,200 miles
  • 2008 – 130,147 miles
  • 2007 – 127,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,397 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,397 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,397 miles
    Test number
    345736819075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,368 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,368 miles
    Test number
    956550506342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,565 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    514884362409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,143 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,143 miles
    Test number
    111037761698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,213 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,213 miles
    Test number
    549618390690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,633 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    487487004459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,630 miles (+3,252)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    961364419973
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt lock not working (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. tilt lock not working (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  8. Pass146,378 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,378 miles
    Test number
    511741689246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,715 miles (+3,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,715 miles
    Test number
    568264705140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass140,582 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,582 miles
    Test number
    117337904166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,252 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    398271423177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,200 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    700218709154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,147 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,147 miles
    Test number
    194545798431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    127,015 miles
    Test number
    240532887096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,015 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,015 miles
    Test number
    250952887080
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about SPR 28

What vehicle is registration SPR 28 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPR 28 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Aug 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPR 28 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SPR 28 expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SPR 28?
The MOT on SPR 28 expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SPR 28 done?
SPR 28 was recorded at 156,397 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 1,596 miles a year.
Has SPR 28 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPR 28 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on SPR 28 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 SPR 28 find?
SPR 28 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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