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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

V5 ADOMOT history

V5 ADO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
162,605 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ADO was last recorded at 162,605 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,592 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,605 miles
  • 2021 – 162,592 miles
  • 2019 – 160,930 miles
  • 2018 – 157,123 miles
  • 2017 – 152,130 miles
  • 2016 – 146,765 miles
  • 2015 – 140,531 miles
  • 2014 – 130,699 miles
  • 2013 – 125,366 miles
  • 2012 – 121,247 miles
  • 2011 – 120,807 miles
  • 2010 – 120,800 miles
  • 2009 – 120,101 miles
  • 2007 – 103,595 miles
  • 2006 – 82,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,605 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,605 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,605 miles
    Test number
    433734734176
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass162,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,592 miles
    Test number
    848283622483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,592 miles (+1,662)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,592 miles
    Test number
    895792561622
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDS fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,930 miles (+3,807)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,930 miles
    Test number
    767576511562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass157,123 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    686103198752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,130 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,130 miles
    Test number
    656975866417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAirmatic light on
    • AdvisoryFront/rear and centre brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low

  7. Fail152,096 miles (+5,331)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,096 miles
    Test number
    538336668259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAirmatic light on
    • AdvisoryFront/rear and centre brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low

  8. Pass146,765 miles (+6,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,765 miles
    Test number
    497456853782
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  9. Pass140,531 miles (+9,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,531 miles
    Test number
    195164095068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass130,699 miles (+5,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,699 miles
    Test number
    717778794007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass125,366 miles (+4,119)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,366 miles
    Test number
    389128693081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass121,247 miles (+440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,247 miles
    Test number
    216001652032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. Pass120,807 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,807 miles
    Test number
    297854771088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail120,800 miles3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,800 miles
    Test number
    163780860034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  15. Pass120,800 miles (+699)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,800 miles
    Test number
    691650360077
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  16. Pass120,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    882787579007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,100 miles (+16,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    664316079059
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass103,595 miles (+20,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    482784257007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    330641696013
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V5 ADO

Does V5 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 ADO expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 ADO?
The MOT on V5 ADO expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 ADO done?
V5 ADO was recorded at 162,605 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has V5 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ADO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 ADO 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 V5 ADO find?
V5 ADO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front.

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