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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V718 DFPMOT history

V718 DFP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
112,240 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V718 DFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V718 DFP was last recorded at 112,240 miles on 21 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,240 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,240 miles
  • 2022 – 110,893 miles
  • 2020 – 110,510 miles
  • 2019 – 106,049 miles
  • 2018 – 100,226 miles
  • 2017 – 93,150 miles
  • 2016 – 88,854 miles
  • 2015 – 83,104 miles
  • 2014 – 75,480 miles
  • 2013 – 69,538 miles
  • 2012 – 64,530 miles
  • 2011 – 61,610 miles
  • 2010 – 57,005 miles
  • 2009 – 51,216 miles
  • 2008 – 46,222 miles
  • 2007 – 42,627 miles
  • 2006 – 36,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,240 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    354846060527
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail112,240 miles (+1,347)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    124070216717
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass110,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    769217723578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,893 miles (+383)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    183423072901
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,510 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,510 miles
    Test number
    268670659320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,247 miles (+4,198)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    282744487820
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,049 miles (+5,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    860207310032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield rattling

  8. Pass100,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    144247684194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,226 miles (+7,076)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    250120118004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass93,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,150 miles
    Test number
    676726271301
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail93,150 miles (+4,296)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,150 miles
    Test number
    877710864969
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm with shocker on (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass88,854 miles (+5,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    495827038408
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front track rod end

  13. Pass83,104 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    118838065127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Fail83,065 miles (+7,585)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    948832565163
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Pass75,480 miles (+5,942)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    146267864154
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr brake pipe
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak from gearbox

  16. Pass69,538 miles (+79)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    935138153116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail69,459 miles (+4,929)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,459 miles
    Test number
    205546753452
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,530 miles (+2,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    119475662128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,610 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    499558161118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded & pitted

  20. Fail61,610 miles (+4,605)3 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    269766861452
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded & pitted

  21. Pass57,005 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    320538450141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,985 miles (+5,769)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    400145250153
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,216 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    273287749472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,222 miles
    Test number
    884598958107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,213 miles (+3,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    410208858196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,627 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,627 miles
    Test number
    900613157178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,570 miles (+6,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    454632557146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass36,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    123510016087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,044 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    884220116042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V718 DFP

Does V718 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V718 DFP expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V718 DFP?
The MOT on V718 DFP expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V718 DFP done?
V718 DFP was recorded at 112,240 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2023, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has V718 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V718 DFP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V718 DFP 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 V718 DFP find?
V718 DFP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over.

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