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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T787 SPNMOT history

T787 SPN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
120,631 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 SPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 SPN was last recorded at 120,631 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,631 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,631 miles
  • 2021 – 118,368 miles
  • 2020 – 110,299 miles
  • 2019 – 109,204 miles
  • 2018 – 106,912 miles
  • 2017 – 106,064 miles
  • 2016 – 105,688 miles
  • 2015 – 103,740 miles
  • 2014 – 102,256 miles
  • 2013 – 100,032 miles
  • 2012 – 97,031 miles
  • 2011 – 94,270 miles
  • 2010 – 91,830 miles
  • 2009 – 86,804 miles
  • 2008 – 79,883 miles
  • 2007 – 72,340 miles
  • 2006 – 63,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,631 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Curb scuffs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,631 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,631 miles
    Test number
    101393874237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,631 miles (+2,263)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,631 miles
    Test number
    708050067878
    • DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    898592868962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Curb scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,368 miles (+8,069)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    652165326679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Cant be seen from the rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Curb scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass110,299 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    423966627139
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,297 miles (+1,093)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    870366464666
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust gaitor (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,204 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,204 miles
    Test number
    979587858523
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail109,196 miles (+2,284)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    435035463290
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass106,912 miles (+848)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    804404233688
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front side repeater lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator slightly discolored
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust bracket is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre near legal limit
    • AdvisoryRack ends have play

  10. Pass106,064 miles (+376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,064 miles
    Test number
    643016129468
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have play nearside more than offside
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator slightly discolured
    • AdvisoryNearside rear side repeater lens cracked

  11. Pass105,688 miles (+1,948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    293434536931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

  12. Pass103,740 miles (+1,484)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,740 miles
    Test number
    969993745070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

  13. Fail102,256 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    108982544429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and perishing

  14. Pass102,256 miles (+2,224)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    196232944088
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and perishing

  15. Pass100,032 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    697033353065
    • NoteWater in os headlamp

  16. Fail100,031 miles (+3,000)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    649480453072
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWater in os headlamp

  17. Pass97,031 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    746539032069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    765092651009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,270 miles (+2,440)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    867767141089
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass91,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    801168240019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,830 miles (+5,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    831356840077
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass86,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    201344359052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,804 miles (+6,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    571754959028
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass79,883 miles (+7,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    470325338038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass72,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    131307947036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,340 miles (+8,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    240474747078
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass63,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,498 miles
    Test number
    623744556028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T787 SPN

Does T787 SPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 SPN expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 SPN?
The MOT on T787 SPN expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 SPN done?
T787 SPN was recorded at 120,631 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has T787 SPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 SPN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T787 SPN 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 T787 SPN find?
T787 SPN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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