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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V38 FNSMOT history

V38 FNS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
91,526 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 FNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 FNS was last recorded at 91,526 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2018: 76,905 miles, lower than 163,505 miles on 6 Jul 2017.

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
91,489 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,526 miles
  • 2021 – 88,039 miles
  • 2020 – 85,199 miles
  • 2018 – 76,905 miles
  • 2017 – 163,505 miles
  • 2016 – 76,119 miles
  • 2015 – 67,488 miles
  • 2008 – 52,488 miles
  • 2007 – 43,517 miles
  • 2006 – 25,270 miles
  • 2005 – 18,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,526 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,526 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    287509554722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,489 miles (+3,450)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,489 miles
    Test number
    529433456197
    • MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTestable items are covers by under trays

  3. Pass88,039 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    932851214726
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wall cracking

  4. Fail88,039 miles (+52)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    922812800112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wall cracking

  5. Fail87,987 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    880568233289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,199 miles (+8,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    583626711618
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,905 miles (-86,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    888673916424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,505 miles (+87,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,505 miles
    Test number
    450370796263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass76,119 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    230518020180
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail76,108 miles (+8,620)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,108 miles
    Test number
    623432334914
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass67,488 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    865806575112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,488 miles (+8,971)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    331765708259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth exhaust mountings just forward of rear axle corroded and weakened
    • NoteBoth lower cat's rattling

  13. Pass43,517 miles (+18,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    222772617297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass25,270 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,270 miles
    Test number
    811821246241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,390 miles
    Test number
    303889225260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 FNS

Does V38 FNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 FNS expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 FNS?
The MOT on V38 FNS expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 FNS done?
V38 FNS was recorded at 91,526 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has V38 FNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 FNS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V38 FNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 FNS find?
V38 FNS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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