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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T471 SPAMOT history

T471 SPA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
105,028 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 SPA
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 SPA was last recorded at 105,028 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,038 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
990 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,028 miles
  • 2021 – 104,038 miles
  • 2020 – 98,421 miles
  • 2019 – 91,584 miles
  • 2018 – 87,252 miles
  • 2016 – 79,525 miles
  • 2015 – 76,915 miles
  • 2014 – 70,681 miles
  • 2013 – 67,015 miles
  • 2012 – 63,775 miles
  • 2011 – 60,266 miles
  • 2008 – 60,137 miles
  • 2007 – 56,095 miles
  • 2006 – 45,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,028 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,028 miles (+990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    701416669615
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,038 miles (+5,617)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    989048068912
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass98,421 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    457906441923
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre longitudal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,421 miles (+6,837)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    795858551364
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre longitudal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,584 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    779180533412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,540 miles (+4,288)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    378466631545
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,252 miles (+7,727)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    104596256231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Exhaust mounting defective Middle Exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter Coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF and Both Rear NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Side repeater slightly discoloured Both NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  8. Pass79,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    173108179751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail79,525 miles (+2,610)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    257071611309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass76,915 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    188014375443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail76,915 miles (+6,234)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    269742975090
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass70,681 miles (+3,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    806808564029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass67,015 miles (+3,240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    466278073096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail63,775 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    158918122481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass63,775 miles (+3,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,775 miles
    Test number
    676948522092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass60,266 miles (+129)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    209352551015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/R brake discs is rusty

  17. Fail60,137 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    213634188279
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass60,137 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    860284288251
    • 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)

  19. Pass56,095 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,095 miles
    Test number
    970881237319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail56,089 miles (+7,728)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    423280137493
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass48,361 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    293133327094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,006 miles
    Test number
    170612086018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 SPA

Does T471 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T471 SPA expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T471 SPA?
The MOT on T471 SPA expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T471 SPA done?
T471 SPA was recorded at 105,028 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has T471 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 SPA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T471 SPA 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 T471 SPA find?
T471 SPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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