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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver and Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V706 FLNMOT history

V706 FLN is a silver and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
171,401 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V706 FLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V706 FLN was last recorded at 171,401 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 8,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,771 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,630 miles
Average per year
8,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,401 miles
  • 2021 – 162,771 miles
  • 2020 – 145,369 miles
  • 2019 – 111,557 miles
  • 2018 – 100,876 miles
  • 2017 – 90,297 miles
  • 2016 – 76,434 miles
  • 2015 – 70,020 miles
  • 2014 – 59,357 miles
  • 2013 – 53,538 miles
  • 2012 – 47,533 miles
  • 2010 – 43,434 miles
  • 2009 – 35,614 miles
  • 2008 – 32,802 miles
  • 2007 – 30,524 miles
  • 2006 – 26,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,401 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,401 miles (+8,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,401 miles
    Test number
    190942102033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass162,771 miles (+17,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,771 miles
    Test number
    456348629810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,369 miles (+33,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,369 miles
    Test number
    803195115104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,557 miles (+10,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    231308076376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,876 miles (+10,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,876 miles
    Test number
    158229509858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass90,297 miles (+13,863)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    859500086614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,434 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    823796459249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail76,432 miles (+6,412)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    198344262955
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass70,020 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    376065885064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,008 miles (+10,651)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    187543585426
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,357 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    358959164097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail59,357 miles (+5,819)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    488609164071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass53,538 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    486511983010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,487 miles (+5,954)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    665753673082
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail47,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    225440972056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass47,533 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    235210772065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,434 miles (+7,820)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    382868830389
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteBrake fluid bellow max
    • NotePlastic undertray fitted

  18. Pass35,614 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    271160399286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,802 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    590928488229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass32,802 miles (+2,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    683698088260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,524 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    690255607345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,562 miles
    Test number
    823980396239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,562 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,562 miles
    Test number
    553989286252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V706 FLN

Does V706 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V706 FLN expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V706 FLN?
The MOT on V706 FLN expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V706 FLN done?
V706 FLN was recorded at 171,401 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 8,995 miles a year.
Has V706 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V706 FLN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on V706 FLN 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 V706 FLN find?
V706 FLN passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all); rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside/offside; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside, and 1 more.

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