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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T437 VEUMOT history

T437 VEU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
85,109 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T437 VEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T437 VEU was last recorded at 85,109 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,103 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,109 miles
  • 2023 – 78,792 miles
  • 2022 – 73,432 miles
  • 2021 – 66,746 miles
  • 2020 – 61,700 miles
  • 2019 – 58,201 miles
  • 2018 – 55,578 miles
  • 2017 – 55,418 miles
  • 2016 – 55,061 miles
  • 2015 – 54,363 miles
  • 2014 – 51,313 miles
  • 2013 – 48,231 miles
  • 2012 – 45,103 miles
  • 2011 – 42,152 miles
  • 2010 – 39,933 miles
  • 2009 – 37,299 miles
  • 2008 – 35,547 miles
  • 2007 – 33,386 miles
  • 2006 – 30,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,109 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front disc back plate corroded and loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Metal brake and fuel lines covered in grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,109 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    946883844110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail85,103 miles (+6,311)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    933188500838
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass78,792 miles (+5,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    320115199737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,432 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    607772120121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,428 miles (+6,682)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    570283411265
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass66,746 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    762019704040
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc back plate corroded and loose.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake and fuel lines covered in grease.

  7. Fail66,746 miles (+5,046)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    564091400874
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc back plate corroded and loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake and fuel lines covered in grease.

  8. Pass61,700 miles (+3,499)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,700 miles
    Test number
    795931463489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake brake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,201 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    722939504072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal and wax oil

  10. Fail58,199 miles (+2,621)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    919310009905
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal and wax oil

  11. Pass55,578 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    104276199643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,563 miles (+58)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    472224795408
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  13. Pass55,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    691051480264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,505 miles (+87)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,505 miles
    Test number
    820521764986
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass55,418 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    454691411605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,061 miles (+698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,061 miles
    Test number
    583115656059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass54,363 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,363 miles
    Test number
    918750155018
    • 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)
    • NoteVarious rusty parts front and rear not considered excessive or in prescribed areas

  18. Fail54,363 miles (+3,050)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,363 miles
    Test number
    105328445060
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteVarious rusty parts front and rear not considered excessive or in prescribed areas

  19. Pass51,313 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    266949544090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,231 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    539281253062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    829785062041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,103 miles (+2,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    488799852079
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass42,152 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,152 miles
    Test number
    179570961092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,933 miles (+2,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    573724750031
    • 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)

  25. Pass37,299 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    691022769046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,547 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,547 miles
    Test number
    930218578043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,386 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    170876287093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,530 miles
    Test number
    361328486029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T437 VEU

Does T437 VEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T437 VEU expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T437 VEU?
The MOT on T437 VEU expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T437 VEU done?
T437 VEU was recorded at 85,109 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has T437 VEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T437 VEU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T437 VEU 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 T437 VEU find?
T437 VEU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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