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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T803 KMSMOT history

T803 KMS is a maroon petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
62,487 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
24 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 KMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T803 KMS was last recorded at 62,487 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,484 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
24 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,487 miles
  • 2024 – 62,484 miles
  • 2023 – 62,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,487 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer pos bulb brighter than osr

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight pitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,487 miles (+3)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    495396214054
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer pos bulb brighter than osr

  2. Pass62,484 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,484 miles
    Test number
    668478509825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail62,482 miles (+48)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    453730845645
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,434 miles3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    763813261119
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,388 km (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,388 km
    Test number
    518880092588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass100,314 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,314 km
    Test number
    600288590619
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has European Headlamp Units Fitted

  7. Fail100,314 km (+5)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,314 km
    Test number
    813356593087
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,309 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,309 km
    Test number
    947774745060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,309 km (+4,299)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,309 km
    Test number
    827924445078
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteTyres all four rubber perished/cracked

  10. Pass96,010 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,010 km
    Test number
    286247943209
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise that all tyre surfaces are perishing but not yet to excess and there are small cuts in the front tyres which are not to excess.

  11. Fail96,010 km (+6,023)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,010 km
    Test number
    567316043225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise that all tyre surfaces are perishing but not yet to excess and there are small cuts in the front tyres which are not to excess.

  12. Pass89,987 km (+1,186)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,987 km
    Test number
    887424742257
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass88,801 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,801 km
    Test number
    649218621269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,800 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,800 km
    Test number
    505182321276
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T803 KMS

Does T803 KMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T803 KMS expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T803 KMS?
The MOT on T803 KMS expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T803 KMS done?
T803 KMS was recorded at 62,487 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 24 miles a year.
Has T803 KMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 KMS has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T803 KMS 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 T803 KMS find?
T803 KMS failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush, and 6 more.

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