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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 2,799 cc

V6 MBVMOT history

V6 MBV is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,115 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MBV was last recorded at 78,115 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,569 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
2,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,115 miles
  • 2025 – 75,569 miles
  • 2024 – 74,427 miles
  • 2023 – 73,076 miles
  • 2022 – 71,021 miles
  • 2021 – 68,962 miles
  • 2020 – 66,892 miles
  • 2019 – 62,758 miles
  • 2018 – 60,119 miles
  • 2017 – 57,835 miles
  • 2016 – 53,009 miles
  • 2015 – 49,393 miles
  • 2014 – 48,757 miles
  • 2013 – 48,260 miles
  • 2012 – 46,192 miles
  • 2011 – 39,721 miles
  • 2010 – 38,095 miles
  • 2008 – 34,965 miles
  • 2007 – 33,528 miles
  • 2006 – 30,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,115 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,115 miles (+2,546)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,115 miles
    Test number
    110349433695
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass75,569 miles (+1,142)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    565599780860
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass74,427 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    346969903122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,076 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    248291783174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,021 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    976630724907
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe hose cracking

  6. Fail71,021 miles (+2,059)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    856059574322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe hose cracking

  7. Pass68,962 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,962 miles
    Test number
    536884657989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,892 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    473139024506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,758 miles (+2,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    641670768049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass60,119 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    862215462903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,835 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    785220761204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,009 miles (+3,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    753844252800
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass49,393 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    279239295439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,757 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    139356594155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,260 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    738566803211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,192 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    947505722368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass44,681 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    275368502253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,721 miles (+1,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    396350811204
    • NoteFront discs inner surface corroded

  19. Pass38,095 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    931454200279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,965 miles (+1,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    953515388146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,528 miles (+3,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    862479867173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass30,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    911219096161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 MBV

Does V6 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 MBV is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 MBV?
The MOT on V6 MBV is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 MBV done?
V6 MBV was recorded at 78,115 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,395 miles a year.
Has V6 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MBV has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 MBV 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 V6 MBV find?
V6 MBV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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