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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T183 DLTMOT history

T183 DLT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 246,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
246,616 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 DLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 DLT was last recorded at 246,616 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,660 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
7,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,616 miles
  • 2025 – 245,660 miles
  • 2024 – 245,056 miles
  • 2023 – 244,508 miles
  • 2022 – 243,132 miles
  • 2021 – 241,795 miles
  • 2020 – 239,547 miles
  • 2019 – 235,177 miles
  • 2018 – 231,709 miles
  • 2017 – 226,384 miles
  • 2016 – 222,365 miles
  • 2015 – 217,530 miles
  • 2014 – 213,413 miles
  • 2013 – 206,196 miles
  • 2012 – 190,605 miles
  • 2011 – 175,042 miles
  • 2010 – 159,599 miles
  • 2009 – 145,001 miles
  • 2008 – 131,669 miles
  • 2007 – 116,005 miles
  • 2006 – 99,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,616 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,616 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    246,616 miles
    Test number
    174318947848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass245,660 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    245,660 miles
    Test number
    108846841620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail245,657 miles (+601)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,657 miles
    Test number
    382241156226
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass245,056 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    245,056 miles
    Test number
    172950784588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass244,508 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    244,508 miles
    Test number
    473241606085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass243,132 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    243,132 miles
    Test number
    576471247847
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded.

  7. Pass241,795 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    241,795 miles
    Test number
    466195378885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass239,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    239,547 miles
    Test number
    865576030114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail239,547 miles (+4,370)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,547 miles
    Test number
    328055187052
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass235,177 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    235,177 miles
    Test number
    714424771562
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail235,176 miles (+3,467)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,176 miles
    Test number
    303128315066
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake need adjustment or repair

  12. Pass231,709 miles (+5,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    231,709 miles
    Test number
    617164174696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass226,384 miles (+4,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    226,384 miles
    Test number
    841651347182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass222,365 miles (+4,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    222,365 miles
    Test number
    650445071189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass217,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    217,530 miles
    Test number
    588612695095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail217,530 miles (+4,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,530 miles
    Test number
    746279385030
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass213,413 miles (+7,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    213,413 miles
    Test number
    357367994087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail206,196 miles2 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,196 miles
    Test number
    727159603147
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corruded
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corruded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass206,196 miles (+2)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    206,196 miles
    Test number
    876429503114
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corruded
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corruded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail206,194 miles (+15,589)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,194 miles
    Test number
    517145493010
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly smearing
    • NoteBrakes,subframe,suspension ,chassis and load bearing components corroded.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront and rear suspension and frame bushes deteriorated,no play in components
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft coupling worn
    • NoteSteering system component rubbers deteriorated.

  21. Pass190,605 miles (+15,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    190,605 miles
    Test number
    979156492095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass175,042 miles (+15,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    175,042 miles
    Test number
    828014901182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass159,599 miles (+189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    159,599 miles
    Test number
    452474410148
    • 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)

  24. Fail159,410 miles (+14,409)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,410 miles
    Test number
    104007300148
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • 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)

  25. Pass145,001 miles (+13,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    145,001 miles
    Test number
    951210919140
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
    • NotePlay in steering linkage and steering box

  26. Pass131,669 miles (+15,664)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    131,669 miles
    Test number
    493020318116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass116,005 miles (+16,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    116,005 miles
    Test number
    383115617131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    450276516134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 DLT

Does T183 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 DLT is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T183 DLT?
The MOT on T183 DLT is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 DLT done?
T183 DLT was recorded at 246,616 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,380 miles a year.
Has T183 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 DLT has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T183 DLT 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 T183 DLT find?
T183 DLT passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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