Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 3,724 cc
V17 DCHMOT history
V17 DCH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2025
- Mileage
- 146,331 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 DCH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 DCH was last recorded at 146,331 miles on 7 May 2024, 7,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,181 miles · 3 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,150 miles
- Average per year
- 8,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,331 miles
- 2023 – 139,181 miles
- 2022 – 133,672 miles
- 2021 – 126,188 miles
- 2019 – 119,782 miles
- 2018 – 108,828 miles
- 2017 – 103,775 miles
- 2016 – 99,261 miles
- 2015 – 97,232 miles
- 2014 – 86,560 miles
- 2013 – 70,759 miles
- 2012 – 51,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting near wear indicators
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Glow plug light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear hand brake reading low compared to o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,331 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,331 miles
- Test number
- 113390669376
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail146,325 miles (+7,144)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,325 miles
- Test number
- 757451335376
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,181 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 139,181 miles
- Test number
- 125238533686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,869 miles (+5,197)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,869 miles
- Test number
- 578420431961
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,672 miles (+7,484)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 133,672 miles
- Test number
- 748566031646
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,188 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,188 miles
- Test number
- 680422768425
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,178 miles (+6,396)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,178 miles
- Test number
- 884895502977
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,782 miles
- Test number
- 443974255957
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
Fail119,782 miles (+10,954)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,782 miles
- Test number
- 442220216834
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
Pass108,828 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,828 miles
- Test number
- 741845151853
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake reading low compared to o/s
Fail108,820 miles (+5,045)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,820 miles
- Test number
- 837912653541
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake reading low compared to o/s
Pass103,775 miles (+4,514)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 103,775 miles
- Test number
- 617408076902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,261 miles (+2,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,261 miles
- Test number
- 414951000118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,232 miles (+10,672)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 97,232 miles
- Test number
- 496206804306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,560 miles (+15,801)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 86,560 miles
- Test number
- 458915424411
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall
Pass70,759 miles (+19,531)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 70,759 miles
- Test number
- 146709433362
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 51,228 miles
- Test number
- 417104812314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 DCH
- Does V17 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V17 DCH expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V17 DCH?
- The MOT on V17 DCH expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V17 DCH done?
- V17 DCH was recorded at 146,331 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
- Has V17 DCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 DCH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on V17 DCH 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 V17 DCH find?
- V17 DCH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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