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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,222 cc

V68 MGNMOT history

V68 MGN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,687 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 MGN was last recorded at 40,687 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,663 miles · 20 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,687 miles
  • 2025 – 40,663 miles
  • 2022 – 40,152 miles
  • 2021 – 39,562 miles
  • 2019 – 38,590 miles
  • 2018 – 37,370 miles
  • 2017 – 35,992 miles
  • 2016 – 34,199 miles
  • 2015 – 32,436 miles
  • 2014 – 30,594 miles
  • 2013 – 28,112 miles
  • 2012 – 26,222 miles
  • 2011 – 23,736 miles
  • 2010 – 22,193 miles
  • 2009 – 15,098 miles
  • 2008 – 13,752 miles
  • 2007 – 13,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,687 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,687 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    921109189547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail40,663 miles (+511)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    743763053938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bend arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass40,152 miles (+590)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    486321937368
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary fan noisey

  4. Pass39,562 miles (+972)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    331966287913
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass38,590 miles (+1,220)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,590 miles
    Test number
    858663907077
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    993443205795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,370 miles (+1,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    429931155816
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass35,992 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    675604969338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    735136675078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,199 miles (+1,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    454085287720
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass32,436 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    127931205264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,594 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,594 miles
    Test number
    566962414298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre edges worn

  13. Fail30,593 miles (+2,481)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,593 miles
    Test number
    359765794117
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre edges worn.(advise replace)

  14. Pass28,112 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    796729393120
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges

  15. Fail28,112 miles (+1,890)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    977997993108
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges

  16. Pass26,222 miles (+2,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,222 miles
    Test number
    696289292131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass23,736 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,736 miles
    Test number
    475556021133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,193 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    211065330137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,098 miles (+1,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,098 miles
    Test number
    734086969060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass13,752 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,752 miles
    Test number
    633896248023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,533 miles
    Test number
    134724507496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 MGN

Does V68 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 MGN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 MGN?
The MOT on V68 MGN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V68 MGN done?
V68 MGN was recorded at 40,687 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
Has V68 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 MGN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V68 MGN 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 V68 MGN find?
V68 MGN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut.

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