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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,966 cc

T502 SDVMOT history

T502 SDV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
147,550 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T502 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T502 SDV was last recorded at 147,550 miles on 18 May 2023, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2020: 141,002 miles, lower than 152,473 miles on 15 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,047 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,550 miles
  • 2022 – 144,047 miles
  • 2021 – 141,466 miles
  • 2020 – 141,002 miles
  • 2019 – 152,473 miles
  • 2018 – 149,039 miles
  • 2016 – 146,897 miles
  • 2015 – 143,224 miles
  • 2014 – 134,390 miles
  • 2013 – 127,222 miles
  • 2012 – 118,792 miles
  • 2011 – 109,078 miles
  • 2010 – 101,835 miles
  • 2009 – 96,123 miles
  • 2008 – 89,788 miles
  • 2007 – 85,061 miles
  • 2006 – 78,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front shock absorbers casing corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,550 miles (+3,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    775976284797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,047 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,047 miles
    Test number
    554487608094
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers casing corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,045 miles (+2,579)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,045 miles
    Test number
    692251871485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers casing corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,466 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,466 miles
    Test number
    584135899385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass141,002 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,002 miles
    Test number
    979131651167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle sows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail141,002 miles (-11,471)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,002 miles
    Test number
    494943053847
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle sows signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass152,473 miles (+3,434)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,473 miles
    Test number
    332850351046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

  8. Pass149,039 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,039 miles
    Test number
    465625435990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass146,897 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,897 miles
    Test number
    427801735296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail146,822 miles (+3,598)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,822 miles
    Test number
    333805134532
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass143,224 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,224 miles
    Test number
    426252495056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass134,390 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    127124204115
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail134,378 miles (+7,156)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,378 miles
    Test number
    636241804198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass127,222 miles (+8,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,222 miles
    Test number
    645249893026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass118,792 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,792 miles
    Test number
    888647102147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,078 miles (+7,243)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,078 miles
    Test number
    289451801150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth steering rack ends slight play

  17. Pass101,835 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    563699490041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,123 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,123 miles
    Test number
    773025989071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,788 miles (+4,727)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,788 miles
    Test number
    444670788008
    • NoteBoth rack ends slight play
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteFront whhel bearings slight play
    • NoteNsf tyre worn outer edge

  20. Pass85,061 miles (+6,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    481595767020
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn in centre.{over inflated ?}
    • NoteNs front tyre worn on outer edge. {track}

  21. Pass78,706 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    164122476449
    • NoteChip in screen zone B less than 40.0mm
    • NoteOs front rack end has slight play

  22. Fail78,706 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    622192476085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteChip in screen zone B less than 40.0mm
    • NoteOs front rack end has slight play

Questions about T502 SDV

Does T502 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T502 SDV expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T502 SDV?
The MOT on T502 SDV expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T502 SDV done?
T502 SDV was recorded at 147,550 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has T502 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T502 SDV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T502 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T502 SDV find?
T502 SDV passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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