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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

V690 AFCMOT history

V690 AFC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
105,415 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 AFC was last recorded at 105,415 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,132 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,283 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,415 miles
  • 2025 – 104,132 miles
  • 2024 – 102,961 miles
  • 2023 – 101,496 miles
  • 2022 – 100,086 miles
  • 2021 – 98,291 miles
  • 2020 – 96,686 miles
  • 2019 – 95,414 miles
  • 2018 – 92,781 miles
  • 2017 – 90,320 miles
  • 2016 – 88,682 miles
  • 2015 – 84,836 miles
  • 2014 – 79,807 miles
  • 2013 – 73,870 miles
  • 2012 – 69,624 miles
  • 2011 – 66,012 miles
  • 2010 – 59,138 miles
  • 2009 – 54,847 miles
  • 2008 – 53,306 miles
  • 2007 – 50,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,415 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosionRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside floor plastic under tray insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 225/60/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,415 miles (+1,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    105,415 miles
    Test number
    857253885892
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  2. Pass104,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    625342373081
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  3. Fail104,131 miles (+1,170)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    453668440697
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  4. Pass102,961 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    385083855395
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  5. Fail102,960 miles (+1,464)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    798050355910
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  6. Pass101,496 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    818420272400
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  7. Fail101,495 miles (+1,409)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    870501999912
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • 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))

  8. Pass100,086 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,086 miles
    Test number
    958127696241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower front ball joint gater split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,951 miles (+1,660)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    504832497756
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,291 miles
    Test number
    915595199555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor plastic under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,291 miles (+32)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,291 miles
    Test number
    136318249278
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor plastic under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,259 miles (+1,573)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    968978314650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point and sill collapsed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point and sill collapsed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,686 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,686 miles
    Test number
    215952616735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass95,414 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    244626309516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass92,781 miles (+2,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    382390017876
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced, n/s lower effort

  16. Pass90,320 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    340382947996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view tarnished (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass88,682 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,682 miles
    Test number
    359669596116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    690072593522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail84,836 miles (+5,029)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    571761614435
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass79,807 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    149440374143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,870 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    229957253462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,624 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    856360062190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,012 miles
    Test number
    305714551184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,983 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    948074751197
    • DangerousCentre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass59,138 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    141681840160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,847 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    250087749152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,306 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    191779048198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    691783947150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 AFC

Does V690 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V690 AFC is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V690 AFC?
The MOT on V690 AFC is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V690 AFC done?
V690 AFC was recorded at 105,415 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has V690 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 AFC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V690 AFC 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 V690 AFC find?
V690 AFC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; general underbody surface corrosion; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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