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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T179 UBLMOT history

T179 UBL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 140,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
140,616 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 UBL was last recorded at 140,616 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,972 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,616 miles
  • 2023 – 139,972 miles
  • 2022 – 139,096 miles
  • 2021 – 138,327 miles
  • 2020 – 137,270 miles
  • 2019 – 136,597 miles
  • 2018 – 134,997 miles
  • 2017 – 133,217 miles
  • 2016 – 127,922 miles
  • 2015 – 124,540 miles
  • 2014 – 120,232 miles
  • 2013 – 115,636 miles
  • 2012 – 104,733 miles
  • 2011 – 97,255 miles
  • 2010 – 92,135 miles
  • 2009 – 87,327 miles
  • 2008 – 80,179 miles
  • 2007 – 72,715 miles
  • 2006 – 68,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,616 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leaking excessively from transmission

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,616 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    416444947489
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,616 miles (+644)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    994864577177
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    504675858055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,972 miles (+876)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    842011625645
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,096 miles (+769)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,096 miles
    Test number
    241040362127
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,327 miles
    Test number
    654575332338
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail138,327 miles (+1,057)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,327 miles
    Test number
    686402265236
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,270 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,270 miles
    Test number
    668073402514
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,270 miles (+673)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,270 miles
    Test number
    854481689942
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,597 miles (+1,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    725293914875
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass134,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,997 miles
    Test number
    365134259899
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail134,997 miles (+80)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,997 miles
    Test number
    940727632774
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater mirror,. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail134,917 miles (+1,700)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,917 miles
    Test number
    456450438991
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer HEAT SHIELD insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer HEAT SHIELD insecure

  14. Pass133,217 miles (+5,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,217 miles
    Test number
    831805597372
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass127,922 miles (+3,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    844144597192
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass124,540 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    694156694545
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail124,540 miles (+294)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    618280931545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass124,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    465107795129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,246 miles (+4,014)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    968827795193
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass120,232 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    686782444247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,636 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    929016743289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,635 miles (+10,902)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,635 miles
    Test number
    197039533242
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass104,733 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    336576092191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    706526311227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,255 miles (+5,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    359563711208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass92,135 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    393586990116
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteWindscreen has a crack outside the swept area

  27. Fail92,135 miles (+4,808)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    574846890117
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteWindscreen has a crack outside the swept area

  28. Pass87,327 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    394893409490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    664727128230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,179 miles (+7,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    910497528269
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass72,715 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    314993217296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail72,710 miles (+4,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    712651817228
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  33. Pass68,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    170853416290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T179 UBL

Does T179 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 UBL expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 UBL?
The MOT on T179 UBL expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 UBL done?
T179 UBL was recorded at 140,616 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has T179 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 UBL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T179 UBL 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 T179 UBL find?
T179 UBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; oil leak, but not excessive.

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