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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,999 cc

V61 FHCMOT history

V61 FHC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
178,616 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 FHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V61 FHC was last recorded at 178,616 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,428 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
4,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,616 miles
  • 2024 – 178,428 miles
  • 2023 – 177,930 miles
  • 2022 – 177,508 miles
  • 2021 – 176,970 miles
  • 2020 – 175,674 miles
  • 2019 – 172,149 miles
  • 2018 – 171,690 miles
  • 2017 – 170,037 miles
  • 2016 – 168,625 miles
  • 2015 – 163,490 miles
  • 2014 – 157,748 miles
  • 2013 – 151,886 miles
  • 2012 – 148,122 miles
  • 2011 – 140,217 miles
  • 2010 – 134,428 miles
  • 2009 – 128,905 miles
  • 2008 – 119,220 miles
  • 2006 – 95,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,616 miles
  • DangerousOffside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,616 miles (+188)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,616 miles
    Test number
    746863928241
    • DangerousOffside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass178,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,428 miles
    Test number
    799728121187
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail178,428 miles (+498)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,428 miles
    Test number
    865773190327
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass177,930 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,930 miles
    Test number
    277655927444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail177,929 miles (+421)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,929 miles
    Test number
    861021106876
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass177,508 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    177,508 miles
    Test number
    370389840781
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,970 miles (+1,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    176,970 miles
    Test number
    978023122550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass175,674 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,674 miles
    Test number
    194677222431
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass172,149 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,149 miles
    Test number
    722132616631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    440502242423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail171,690 miles (+1,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    391369896262
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass170,037 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    170,037 miles
    Test number
    749111801646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,625 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    168,625 miles
    Test number
    147790593179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,490 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    163,490 miles
    Test number
    107100725140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,483 miles (+5,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,483 miles
    Test number
    728109715190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass157,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,748 miles
    Test number
    228389224459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,748 miles (+5,862)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,748 miles
    Test number
    789539024160
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass151,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,886 miles
    Test number
    425022623192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,886 miles (+3,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,886 miles
    Test number
    199459413148
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass148,122 miles (+7,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,122 miles
    Test number
    886692822179
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass140,217 miles (+5,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,217 miles
    Test number
    808803351068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass134,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    134,428 miles
    Test number
    352450450046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail134,428 miles (+5,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,428 miles
    Test number
    441199740047
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass128,905 miles (+9,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,905 miles
    Test number
    160875949043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass119,220 miles (+23,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    119,220 miles
    Test number
    692050358068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass95,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    472661336370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 FHC

Does V61 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 FHC expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 FHC?
The MOT on V61 FHC expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 FHC done?
V61 FHC was recorded at 178,616 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 4,463 miles a year.
Has V61 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 FHC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V61 FHC 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 V61 FHC find?
V61 FHC failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside inner integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering; offside outer integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 7 more.

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