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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V20 DCCMOT history

V20 DCC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
177,444 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 DCC was last recorded at 177,444 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 1,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,495 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,949 miles
Average per year
3,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,444 miles
  • 2024 – 175,495 miles
  • 2023 – 173,340 miles
  • 2022 – 171,278 miles
  • 2021 – 163,796 miles
  • 2018 – 154,479 miles
  • 2017 – 151,320 miles
  • 2016 – 146,700 miles
  • 2015 – 143,316 miles
  • 2013 – 138,613 miles
  • 2012 – 135,437 miles
  • 2011 – 131,257 miles
  • 2010 – 125,534 miles
  • 2009 – 121,253 miles
  • 2007 – 116,980 miles
  • 2006 – 111,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,444 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nsr tyre worn near indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Sills and underbody have covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Small cuts in outer sidewall of both ns tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,444 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,444 miles
    Test number
    214744762054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,495 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,495 miles
    Test number
    767698289947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,340 miles (+2,062)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,340 miles
    Test number
    297907501147
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,278 miles (+7,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,278 miles
    Test number
    135184016135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,796 miles (+9,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,796 miles
    Test number
    308777220835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,479 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,479 miles
    Test number
    357404052970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass151,320 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    720332029365
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn near indicators
    • AdvisorySills and underbody have covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in outer sidewall of both ns tyres

  8. Fail151,319 miles (+4,619)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,319 miles
    Test number
    930302335703
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 holes one on jacking point one on inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn near indicators
    • AdvisorySills and underbody have covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in outer sidewall of both ns tyres

  9. Pass146,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,700 miles
    Test number
    217254416396
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers covering sills and underbody
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract

  10. Fail146,700 miles (+3,384)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,700 miles
    Test number
    453530436324
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers covering sills and underbody
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract

  11. Pass143,316 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    789235455192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside exhaust catalyst brackets insecure
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear seat belts retracting slowly

  12. Fail143,316 miles (+4,703)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    659592555160
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside exhaust catalyst brackets insecure
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear seat belts retracting slowly

  13. Pass138,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,613 miles
    Test number
    887634123341
    • NoteRear seat belts slow to retract

  14. Fail138,613 miles (+3,176)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,613 miles
    Test number
    676094223391
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear seat belts slow to retract

  15. Pass135,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    975686402331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  16. Fail135,437 miles (+4,180)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    749135202308
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  17. Pass131,257 miles (+5,723)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    131,257 miles
    Test number
    388982451174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass125,534 miles (+4,281)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,534 miles
    Test number
    994448300003
    • NoteNearside front tyre tracking out inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust bracing bracket snapped on weld
    • NoteSlight play in offside/nearside steering rack

  19. Pass121,253 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    141295909464
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower suspension arms, bushes perished and split
    • NoteSlight play in front steering rack and/or tie rods

  20. Fail121,253 miles (+4,273)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    200265209059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower suspension arms, bushes perished and split
    • NoteSlight play in front steering rack and/or tie rods

  21. Pass116,980 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    116,980 miles
    Test number
    431051757487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,911 miles (+5,234)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    941046747303
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front tie rod
    • NoteSteering rack noisey on full lock (possible steering rack or tie rod)

  23. Pass111,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    111,677 miles
    Test number
    121931646366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,677 miles (+2,509)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,677 miles
    Test number
    290649536389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth catalyst convertors broken up

  25. Pass109,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    250579466080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,168 miles9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    934208066099
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteAir conditioning refrigerant gas leak
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V20 DCC

Does V20 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 DCC expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 DCC?
The MOT on V20 DCC expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 DCC done?
V20 DCC was recorded at 177,444 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,489 miles a year.
Has V20 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 DCC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on V20 DCC 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 V20 DCC find?
V20 DCC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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