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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

V29 JCTMOT history

V29 JCT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
224,947 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 JCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 JCT was last recorded at 224,947 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,768 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,179 miles
Average per year
5,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,947 miles
  • 2025 – 221,768 miles
  • 2024 – 218,669 miles
  • 2023 – 215,114 miles
  • 2022 – 211,096 miles
  • 2021 – 206,636 miles
  • 2020 – 203,771 miles
  • 2019 – 197,765 miles
  • 2018 – 190,887 miles
  • 2017 – 185,146 miles
  • 2016 – 180,607 miles
  • 2015 – 176,447 miles
  • 2014 – 171,834 miles
  • 2013 – 166,066 miles
  • 2012 – 156,014 miles
  • 2011 – 148,932 miles
  • 2010 – 139,817 miles
  • 2009 – 132,108 miles
  • 2008 – 124,009 miles
  • 2007 – 111,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,947 miles (+3,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    224,947 miles
    Test number
    938386990542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass221,768 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    221,768 miles
    Test number
    108743944675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake low effort

  3. Pass218,669 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    218,669 miles
    Test number
    711964452230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass215,114 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    215,114 miles
    Test number
    798449418815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass211,096 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,096 miles
    Test number
    648446307615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail211,088 miles (+4,452)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,088 miles
    Test number
    290212132963
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass206,636 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,636 miles
    Test number
    340856702597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail206,614 miles (+2,843)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,614 miles
    Test number
    389463078048
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass203,771 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,771 miles
    Test number
    373327583270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass197,765 miles (+6,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    197,765 miles
    Test number
    375067711643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass190,887 miles (+5,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    190,887 miles
    Test number
    563371039522
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass185,146 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    185,146 miles
    Test number
    843229394116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,607 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    180,607 miles
    Test number
    477322209659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass176,447 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    176,447 miles
    Test number
    585161425038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,834 miles (+5,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    171,834 miles
    Test number
    985231124074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass166,066 miles (+10,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    166,066 miles
    Test number
    456965313060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass156,014 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    156,014 miles
    Test number
    879615402048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,932 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    148,932 miles
    Test number
    169575611470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,817 miles (+7,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    139,817 miles
    Test number
    752509010032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnderbody inspection limited due to underbody covers

  20. Pass132,108 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    201950729065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,009 miles (+12,654)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    824598208095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    371252027036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail111,355 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    904372527054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V29 JCT

Does V29 JCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 JCT is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 JCT?
The MOT on V29 JCT is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 JCT done?
V29 JCT was recorded at 224,947 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
Has V29 JCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 JCT has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V29 JCT 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 V29 JCT find?
V29 JCT passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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