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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

V1 RCGMOT history

V1 RCG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,578 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RCG was last recorded at 28,578 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,439 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,578 miles
  • 2025 – 28,439 miles
  • 2024 – 27,427 miles
  • 2023 – 26,379 miles
  • 2022 – 25,327 miles
  • 2020 – 24,906 miles
  • 2011 – 23,288 miles
  • 2010 – 20,810 miles
  • 2009 – 20,495 miles
  • 2008 – 19,099 miles
  • 2007 – 15,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,578 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,578 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,578 miles
    Test number
    979149145290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,439 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    683389534212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,427 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    561583985455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,379 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    663221048943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass25,327 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    263306284998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,906 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,906 miles
    Test number
    266910295059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,288 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    485277251287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass23,288 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    989237651240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass20,810 miles (+315)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,810 miles
    Test number
    470843120281
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs for corrosion due to lack of use
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing & worn on outer edge of tread

  10. Pass20,495 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    564108389187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    350083158058
    • NoteFront tyres slight wear outer edges

  12. Fail19,099 miles (+3,748)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    684262958000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres slight wear outer edges

  13. Pass15,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,351 miles
    Test number
    611000757078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 RCG

Does V1 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RCG is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RCG?
The MOT on V1 RCG is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RCG done?
V1 RCG was recorded at 28,578 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 677 miles a year.
Has V1 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RCG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on V1 RCG 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 V1 RCG find?
V1 RCG passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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