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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V62 ELAMOT history

V62 ELA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 13 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
106,350 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 ELA was last recorded at 106,350 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,293 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,350 miles
  • 2024 – 106,293 miles
  • 2020 – 103,081 miles
  • 2019 – 99,372 miles
  • 2018 – 94,197 miles
  • 2017 – 90,935 miles
  • 2016 – 85,918 miles
  • 2015 – 82,620 miles
  • 2014 – 78,783 miles
  • 2013 – 73,798 miles
  • 2012 – 71,060 miles
  • 2011 – 67,206 miles
  • 2010 – 62,441 miles
  • 2009 – 56,719 miles
  • 2008 – 52,282 miles
  • 2007 – 46,478 miles
  • 2006 – 39,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,350 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    782926370491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail106,293 miles (+3,212)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,293 miles
    Test number
    729311150898
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,081 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    993681455251
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,081 miles (+3,709)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,081 miles
    Test number
    755014320560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,372 miles (+5,175)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    183192130000
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chips) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both sides) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (wearing inner edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,197 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    941473064884
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail94,197 miles (+3,262)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    617290396726
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass90,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    549949033967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail90,935 miles (+5,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    271532321800
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass85,918 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    883928454234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,620 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    822532355047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,783 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,783 miles
    Test number
    336915694262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,798 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    186738393266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    236305402377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,060 miles (+3,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    596495002301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass67,206 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    306737491435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,441 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    294308890272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,719 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    120289379276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,282 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    630232488242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,478 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    260145377283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,477 miles (+6,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    963014077216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,901 miles
    Test number
    362933086417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V62 ELA

Does V62 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V62 ELA expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V62 ELA?
The MOT on V62 ELA expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V62 ELA done?
V62 ELA was recorded at 106,350 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
Has V62 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 ELA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V62 ELA 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 V62 ELA find?
V62 ELA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both.

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