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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T457 KOVMOT history

T457 KOV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,759 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 KOV
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 KOV was last recorded at 132,759 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,745 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,759 miles
  • 2024 – 132,745 miles
  • 2023 – 132,581 miles
  • 2022 – 129,562 miles
  • 2021 – 128,118 miles
  • 2020 – 126,808 miles
  • 2019 – 125,749 miles
  • 2018 – 124,495 miles
  • 2017 – 116,610 miles
  • 2016 – 116,424 miles
  • 2015 – 114,062 miles
  • 2014 – 111,823 miles
  • 2013 – 108,967 miles
  • 2012 – 106,358 miles
  • 2011 – 103,427 miles
  • 2010 – 101,024 miles
  • 2009 – 98,942 miles
  • 2008 – 94,963 miles
  • 2007 – 89,283 miles
  • 2006 – 75,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,759 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    372721927754
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail132,759 miles (+14)6 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    723214660524
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,745 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,745 miles
    Test number
    327918267234
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,745 miles (+164)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,745 miles
    Test number
    217148315062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,581 miles (+3,019)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,581 miles
    Test number
    956882041566
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diffriential leaking

  6. Pass129,562 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    763503527385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,118 miles (+1,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,118 miles
    Test number
    695848579300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass126,808 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    691896211506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,749 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    951764334817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    858127539349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail124,495 miles (+7,885)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    514296550773
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,610 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    193749052710
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail116,597 miles (+173)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,597 miles
    Test number
    176953654819
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,424 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    459514770875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,062 miles (+2,239)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,062 miles
    Test number
    656270245122
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  16. Pass111,823 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    506853244144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,967 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,967 miles
    Test number
    747570933193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,965 miles (+2,607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    996589823180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass106,358 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    306781932160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    617845921115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,427 miles (+2,403)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    477395821141
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working, unable to determin if connected

  22. Pass101,024 miles (+2,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,024 miles
    Test number
    930897320119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass98,942 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    762829029186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,963 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    933194938155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,283 miles (+13,714)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,283 miles
    Test number
    234732447473
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteAdvise could not see rear pads
    • NoteAdvise oil leak engine and gear box area

  26. Pass75,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    763214606067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T457 KOV

Does T457 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T457 KOV is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T457 KOV?
The MOT on T457 KOV is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T457 KOV done?
T457 KOV was recorded at 132,759 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has T457 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 KOV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T457 KOV 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 T457 KOV find?
T457 KOV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 16 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all 4; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, and 13 more.

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