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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V11 SARMOT history

V11 SAR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,360 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SAR was last recorded at 152,360 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,477 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
9,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,360 miles
  • 2022 – 151,477 miles
  • 2021 – 151,471 miles
  • 2020 – 150,831 miles
  • 2019 – 141,125 miles
  • 2018 – 135,042 miles
  • 2017 – 131,752 miles
  • 2016 – 129,063 miles
  • 2015 – 123,977 miles
  • 2014 – 117,918 miles
  • 2013 – 95,518 miles
  • 2012 – 80,012 miles
  • 2011 – 63,276 miles
  • 2010 – 43,911 miles
  • 2009 – 29,466 miles
  • 2008 – 12,947 miles
  • 2007 – 4,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,360 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,360 miles
    Test number
    353935661276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,360 miles (+883)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,360 miles
    Test number
    100633041655
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested bulbs are not working! (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,477 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,477 miles
    Test number
    232404310319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,471 miles (+640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,471 miles
    Test number
    541589365004
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  5. Pass150,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,831 miles
    Test number
    488697332264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,831 miles (+9,706)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,831 miles
    Test number
    664596175339
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass141,125 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    345154683418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,042 miles (+3,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,042 miles
    Test number
    876734475016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust nearside rear box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHarmonic balancer crankshaft pulley falling apart
    • AdvisoryNrarside windscreen chipped and scratches
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass131,752 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,752 miles
    Test number
    463533500018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass129,063 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    326669185028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,977 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    426535855160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,918 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    257587364416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail117,918 miles (+22,400)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    126007564139
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass95,518 miles (+15,506)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    885753413161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass80,012 miles (+16,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    456632632128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass63,276 miles (+19,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    978982231102
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass43,911 miles (+14,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    270787120448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,466 miles (+16,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    462608229120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,947 miles (+8,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,947 miles
    Test number
    491327338147
    • NoteRattle from nearside catalyst

  20. Pass4,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    4,453 miles
    Test number
    902611457056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 SAR

Does V11 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 SAR expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 SAR?
The MOT on V11 SAR expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 SAR done?
V11 SAR was recorded at 152,360 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 9,303 miles a year.
Has V11 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SAR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V11 SAR 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 V11 SAR find?
V11 SAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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