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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T225 RVEMOT history

T225 RVE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
92,426 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 RVE
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
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T225 RVE was last recorded at 92,426 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,422 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,426 miles
  • 2022 – 81,106 miles
  • 2021 – 78,520 miles
  • 2020 – 74,987 miles
  • 2018 – 69,337 miles
  • 2017 – 59,066 miles
  • 2016 – 58,902 miles
  • 2014 – 52,769 miles
  • 2013 – 44,819 miles
  • 2012 – 42,881 miles
  • 2011 – 39,129 miles
  • 2010 – 33,013 miles
  • 2009 – 27,983 miles
  • 2008 – 24,038 miles
  • 2007 – 20,050 miles
  • 2006 – 15,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point covered with under seal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point covered with under seal
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,426 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    620838153819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point covered with under seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point covered with under seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,422 miles (+11,316)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,422 miles
    Test number
    115088076040
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,106 miles (+2,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    241903801127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,520 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    290632611114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached.

  5. Fail78,514 miles (+3,527)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    701629534818
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear arm of the two. o/s/f. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached.

  6. Pass74,987 miles (+5,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    669540102850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,337 miles (+10,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    895116159740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear of the two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,066 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    894279269695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass58,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    225001972608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,902 miles (+6,133)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    692747565836
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass52,769 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    825159134312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,113 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    118435434496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass44,819 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    675478633193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    238953542496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,881 miles (+3,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    636563442157
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass39,129 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    448455821177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    481697270017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,013 miles (+5,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    432287270070
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass27,983 miles (+3,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,983 miles
    Test number
    702235369049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCreaking noise from nearside front brake caliper

  20. Pass24,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    853405118063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,038 miles (+3,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    321055318000
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass20,050 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    334880547095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    250258016050
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about T225 RVE

Does T225 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T225 RVE expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T225 RVE?
The MOT on T225 RVE expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T225 RVE done?
T225 RVE was recorded at 92,426 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has T225 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 RVE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T225 RVE 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 T225 RVE find?
T225 RVE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front jacking point covered with under seal, and 2 more.

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