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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V657 MAUMOT history

V657 MAU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
151,798 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 MAU was last recorded at 151,798 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 4,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,261 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,537 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,798 miles
  • 2021 – 147,261 miles
  • 2020 – 144,526 miles
  • 2019 – 139,077 miles
  • 2018 – 135,584 miles
  • 2017 – 129,510 miles
  • 2016 – 124,258 miles
  • 2015 – 124,257 miles
  • 2014 – 122,079 miles
  • 2013 – 119,580 miles
  • 2012 – 115,593 miles
  • 2011 – 107,414 miles
  • 2010 – 105,272 miles
  • 2009 – 102,208 miles
  • 2008 – 99,683 miles
  • 2007 – 88,012 miles
  • 2006 – 76,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,798 miles
    Test number
    681783328060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,798 miles (+4,537)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,798 miles
    Test number
    507865270660
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,261 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    592597012413
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail147,261 miles (+2,735)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    142125740965
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass144,526 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,526 miles
    Test number
    793980935557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,077 miles (+3,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    724331359782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass135,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,584 miles
    Test number
    490843332769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rubber deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear jacking point corroded

  8. Fail135,584 miles (+6,074)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,584 miles
    Test number
    376621679977
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rubber deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear jacking point corroded

  9. Pass129,510 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,510 miles
    Test number
    160673117675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,258 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    591555409724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail124,258 miles (+1)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    763294787876
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass124,257 miles (+2,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    839640425133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass122,079 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    115932534133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass119,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,580 miles
    Test number
    308046733147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail119,580 miles (+3,987)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,580 miles
    Test number
    499815333153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass115,593 miles (+8,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    379353982041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,414 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    446143881038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,272 miles (+3,064)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    101848870001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCannot check under plastic covers

  19. Pass102,208 miles (+2,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,208 miles
    Test number
    701806779043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCannot check under plastic covers

  20. Pass99,683 miles (+11,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    211324078066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth outer sills not checked due to plastic covers

  21. Pass88,012 miles (+11,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    131293637038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass76,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    611789776088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V657 MAU

Does V657 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 MAU expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 MAU?
The MOT on V657 MAU expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 MAU done?
V657 MAU was recorded at 151,798 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has V657 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 MAU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V657 MAU 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 V657 MAU find?
V657 MAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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