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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,266 cc

V72 NRHMOT history

V72 NRH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 24 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,175 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 NRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 NRH was last recorded at 70,175 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 1,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,999 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,176 miles
Average per year
2,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,175 miles
  • 2022 – 68,999 miles
  • 2021 – 67,772 miles
  • 2020 – 66,803 miles
  • 2019 – 64,968 miles
  • 2018 – 62,373 miles
  • 2017 – 60,555 miles
  • 2015 – 58,599 miles
  • 2014 – 53,859 miles
  • 2013 – 52,006 miles
  • 2012 – 49,901 miles
  • 2011 – 46,984 miles
  • 2010 – 44,431 miles
  • 2009 – 41,962 miles
  • 2008 – 39,772 miles
  • 2007 – 36,605 miles
  • 2006 – 35,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    948277509472
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,175 miles (+1,176)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    496013886942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,999 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    265182149293
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded (inner)

  4. Fail68,998 miles (+1,226)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,998 miles
    Test number
    589171225925
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded (inner)

  5. Pass67,772 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    360798242801
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail67,772 miles (+969)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    537697607851
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,803 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    876304751379
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,803 miles (+1,835)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    582359330398
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,968 miles (+2,595)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    653930739922
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken both sides (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass62,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    225450671048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear exhaust mounting braket broken

  11. Fail62,373 miles (+1,818)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    661649768401
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear exhaust mounting braket broken

  12. Pass60,555 miles (+1,956)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    722317809816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass58,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    973950077256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail58,599 miles (+4)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    759035199855
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail58,595 miles (+4,736)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,595 miles
    Test number
    217515682313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken near rear axle. (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale to excess (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass53,859 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    609029434324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,857 miles (+1,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,857 miles
    Test number
    788186834366
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass52,006 miles (+2,105)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    508860543324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMajor oil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre looks flat

  19. Pass49,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    159358202373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail49,901 miles (+2,917)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    828927702308
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,984 miles
    Test number
    356895301332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,984 miles (+2,553)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,984 miles
    Test number
    408441101348
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  23. Pass44,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    830583920352
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail44,427 miles (+2,465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    490393420301
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass41,962 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    214749329324
    • NoteNsf,osf and nsr tyre all worn very close to the legal limit (1.6mm)
    • NoteSlight lift in nsf top ball joint

  26. Fail41,962 miles (+2,190)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    354548829381
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNsf,osf and nsr tyre all worn very close to the legal limit (1.6mm)
    • NoteSlight lift in nsf top ball joint

  27. Pass39,772 miles (+3,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,772 miles
    Test number
    992129928328
    • NoteCentre exhaust boxes rattling

  28. Pass36,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    680132927233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    282612827271
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  30. Pass35,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    624983026114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 NRH

Does V72 NRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 NRH expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 NRH?
The MOT on V72 NRH expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 NRH done?
V72 NRH was recorded at 70,175 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
Has V72 NRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 NRH has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V72 NRH 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 V72 NRH find?
V72 NRH passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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