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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T197 TEYMOT history

T197 TEY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,880 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 TEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 TEY was last recorded at 122,880 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,870 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,880 miles
  • 2025 – 121,703 miles
  • 2023 – 121,428 miles
  • 2021 – 115,452 miles
  • 2020 – 111,386 miles
  • 2019 – 106,076 miles
  • 2018 – 103,884 miles
  • 2017 – 100,555 miles
  • 2016 – 98,314 miles
  • 2015 – 94,170 miles
  • 2014 – 89,634 miles
  • 2013 – 85,067 miles
  • 2012 – 83,841 miles
  • 2011 – 82,175 miles
  • 2010 – 81,706 miles
  • 2009 – 80,590 miles
  • 2008 – 75,212 miles
  • 2007 – 69,309 miles
  • 2006 – 63,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,880 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,880 miles (+10)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,880 miles
    Test number
    587529403771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,870 miles (+1,167)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,870 miles
    Test number
    140976783368
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm & slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,703 miles (+275)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,703 miles
    Test number
    514455513458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Nearside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,428 miles (+3,226)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    312046303235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,202 miles (+2,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    461627329701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,452 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,452 miles
    Test number
    217233300555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,444 miles (+4,058)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    824992705459
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill buy jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill buy jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass111,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    631760703911
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail111,386 miles (+5,310)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    482309409704
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass106,076 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,076 miles
    Test number
    429024954591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,884 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    386945580965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,555 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,555 miles
    Test number
    790444841168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,314 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    957312161496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,170 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    257305941138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,634 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,634 miles
    Test number
    578711314351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,067 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    256895093281
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front tyres worn on outter edges.

  17. Fail85,062 miles (+1,221)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    199204193202
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front tyres worn on outter edges.

  18. Pass83,841 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    767169572190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,175 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    165037961163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,706 miles (+1,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    913647960111
    • NoteNs lower ball joint rubber split

  21. Pass80,590 miles (+5,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    534965989152
    • NoteLower ball joint rubbers split

  22. Pass75,212 miles (+5,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,212 miles
    Test number
    240208578455
    • NoteLower ball joint rubbers split

  23. Pass69,309 miles (+5,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    932784747180
    • NoteNsf tyre worn outer edge †lower ball joint rubber ripped

  24. Pass63,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    620737036134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 TEY

Does T197 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 TEY is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 TEY?
The MOT on T197 TEY is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 TEY done?
T197 TEY was recorded at 122,880 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has T197 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 TEY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 TEY 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 T197 TEY find?
T197 TEY passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm & slight play inner bush, and 12 more.

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