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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

V12 SDYMOT history

V12 SDY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2023
Mileage
87,541 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SDY was last recorded at 87,541 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,538 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,541 miles
  • 2021 – 82,571 miles
  • 2020 – 80,818 miles
  • 2019 – 79,332 miles
  • 2018 – 78,306 miles
  • 2017 – 77,218 miles
  • 2016 – 74,455 miles
  • 2015 – 73,602 miles
  • 2014 – 70,943 miles
  • 2013 – 67,002 miles
  • 2011 – 63,323 miles
  • 2010 – 57,585 miles
  • 2009 – 51,823 miles
  • 2007 – 36,481 miles
  • 2006 – 27,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,541 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,541 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,541 miles
    Test number
    179152412626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,538 miles (+4,967)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    880904639124
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,571 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    541560487282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,818 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,818 miles
    Test number
    325034336607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,332 miles (+1,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    385137022283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,306 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,306 miles
    Test number
    116474622854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,218 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    657274493432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,455 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    805328414487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,602 miles6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    176367975151
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass73,602 miles (+2,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    809657175112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    699317004155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,943 miles (+195)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    215221904466
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass70,748 miles (+3,746)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,748 miles
    Test number
    649826174045
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door window wont opporate

  14. Pass67,002 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    596471213095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail66,993 miles (+3,670)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    587117303078
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass63,323 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    165542241381
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail57,585 miles5 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    511824610042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight run out o/s front brake disce
    • NoteSlight ware o/s steering rack inner joint

  18. Pass57,585 miles (+5,762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    733634610014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight run out o/s front brake disce
    • NoteSlight ware o/s steering rack inner joint

  19. Pass51,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    291757609017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,823 miles (+15,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    603286809017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,481 miles (+8,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,481 miles
    Test number
    733919407098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    552805706079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 SDY

Does V12 SDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 SDY expired on 10 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 SDY?
The MOT on V12 SDY expired on 10 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 SDY done?
V12 SDY was recorded at 87,541 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has V12 SDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SDY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 SDY 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 V12 SDY find?
V12 SDY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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