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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,999 cc

V76 EGJMOT history

V76 EGJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2018 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 217,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2018
Mileage
217,099 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2017
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V76 EGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2018
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V76 EGJ was last recorded at 217,099 miles on 19 Oct 2017, 7,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2007: 15,554 miles, lower than 138,642 miles on 3 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
209,741 miles · 20 May 2016
Between the last two tests
7,358 miles
Average per year
6,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 217,099 miles
  • 2016 – 209,741 miles
  • 2015 – 204,109 miles
  • 2014 – 201,119 miles
  • 2013 – 198,954 miles
  • 2012 – 196,306 miles
  • 2011 – 193,474 miles
  • 2010 – 184,140 miles
  • 2009 – 175,242 miles
  • 2007 – 155,538 miles
  • 2006 – 138,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory wing mirror unit loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. FailMileage not read1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    773075949641
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory wing mirror unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,099 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    217,099 miles
    Test number
    789188922666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass209,741 miles (+5,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    209,741 miles
    Test number
    911509809958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass204,109 miles (+2,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    204,109 miles
    Test number
    897201345139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  5. Pass201,119 miles (+2,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    201,119 miles
    Test number
    607321544147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail198,954 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,954 miles
    Test number
    108760433170
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  7. Pass198,954 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    198,954 miles
    Test number
    995870033143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,306 miles (+2,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    196,306 miles
    Test number
    217721322122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass193,474 miles (+9,334)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    193,474 miles
    Test number
    609193621104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass184,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    184,140 miles
    Test number
    702387510195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail184,140 miles (+8,898)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,140 miles
    Test number
    991446910100
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass175,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    175,242 miles
    Test number
    931798619124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail175,242 miles (+19,704)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,242 miles
    Test number
    992878319136
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass155,538 miles (+139,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    155,538 miles
    Test number
    990474507393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,554 miles (-123,088)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,554 miles
    Test number
    793243807315
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass138,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    138,642 miles
    Test number
    494683426189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V76 EGJ

Does V76 EGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V76 EGJ expired on 18 Oct 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V76 EGJ?
The MOT on V76 EGJ expired on 18 Oct 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V76 EGJ done?
V76 EGJ was recorded at 217,099 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2017, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
Has V76 EGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V76 EGJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V76 EGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V76 EGJ find?
V76 EGJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2024 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside front side repeater not working; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 5 more.

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