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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T866 MDWMOT history

T866 MDW is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2022
Mileage
154,115 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T866 MDW was last recorded at 154,115 miles on 21 Oct 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,110 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 154,115 miles
  • 2020 – 152,435 miles
  • 2019 – 150,392 miles
  • 2018 – 147,303 miles
  • 2017 – 141,769 miles
  • 2016 – 136,624 miles
  • 2015 – 129,482 miles
  • 2014 – 124,423 miles
  • 2013 – 119,598 miles
  • 2012 – 114,768 miles
  • 2011 – 109,269 miles
  • 2010 – 100,995 miles
  • 2009 – 95,602 miles
  • 2008 – 90,378 miles
  • 2007 – 84,351 miles
  • 2006 – 78,606 miles
  • 2005 – 73,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,115 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,115 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,115 miles
    Test number
    832651019535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,110 miles (+1,675)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    767142970443
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass152,435 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,435 miles
    Test number
    210443706805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,392 miles (+3,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    410111407894
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass147,303 miles (+5,534)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,303 miles
    Test number
    645311801144
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,769 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    911639719073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,624 miles (+7,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    576059421115
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass129,482 miles (+5,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,482 miles
    Test number
    425809793722
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced

  9. Pass124,423 miles (+4,825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    357369814376
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePresenter adviced

  10. Fail119,598 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    477050123463
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass119,598 miles (+4,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,598 miles
    Test number
    805360523321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass114,768 miles (+5,499)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    497162022418
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePresenter adviced
    • NoteSlight worn inner edges tyres nearside front /offsidefront/nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass109,269 miles (+8,274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    408926521317
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePresenter adviced

  14. Pass100,995 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    302075600331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,602 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    522049209395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass90,378 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,378 miles
    Test number
    314650158335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,345 miles (+5,994)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    193438548308
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass84,351 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    84,351 miles
    Test number
    254069137391
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass78,606 miles (+5,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    904658836362
    • 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)

  20. Pass73,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    592817135302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T866 MDW

Does T866 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T866 MDW expired on 20 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T866 MDW?
The MOT on T866 MDW expired on 20 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T866 MDW done?
T866 MDW was recorded at 154,115 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2021, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has T866 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 MDW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T866 MDW 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 T866 MDW find?
T866 MDW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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