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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V20 JADMOT history

V20 JAD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,700 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 JAD
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
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 JAD was last recorded at 116,700 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2022: 116,299 miles, lower than 116,361 miles on 3 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,675 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,700 miles
  • 2024 – 116,675 miles
  • 2023 – 116,441 miles
  • 2022 – 116,299 miles
  • 2021 – 116,361 miles
  • 2016 – 116,328 miles
  • 2015 – 116,300 miles
  • 2013 – 116,013 miles
  • 2012 – 115,892 miles
  • 2011 – 115,439 miles
  • 2010 – 114,375 miles
  • 2009 – 112,848 miles
  • 2008 – 106,088 miles
  • 2007 – 96,701 miles
  • 2006 – 79,681 miles
  • 2005 – 77,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust system corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear differential corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,700 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    191107971765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,675 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,675 miles
    Test number
    175815575345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,441 miles (+142)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    122415435324
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroding
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil pan corroding

  4. Fail116,299 miles (-62)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    211221925531
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan corroded

  5. Pass116,361 miles (+33)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,361 miles
    Test number
    293803155224
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction arms inner bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering arms corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shafts corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryRear differential corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the nearside rear inner seal
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody metal brake lines
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderbody fuel lines corroding

  6. Pass116,328 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    758212602986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,300 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,300 miles
    Test number
    635435715128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass116,013 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,013 miles
    Test number
    167748633364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass115,892 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,892 miles
    Test number
    108758992261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,439 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,439 miles
    Test number
    129127191285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,375 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,375 miles
    Test number
    790638160217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,848 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,848 miles
    Test number
    672332579222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  13. Fail112,848 miles (+6,760)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,848 miles
    Test number
    364692379209
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  14. Pass106,088 miles (+9,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    374811378242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass96,701 miles (+20)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    350312777407
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Fail96,681 miles (+17,000)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    383071877211
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  17. Pass79,681 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,681 miles
    Test number
    370125266406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    663665425324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 JAD

Does V20 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 JAD is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 JAD?
The MOT on V20 JAD is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 JAD done?
V20 JAD was recorded at 116,700 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has V20 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 JAD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V20 JAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V20 JAD find?
V20 JAD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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