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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 3,222 cc

V7 SURMOT history

V7 SUR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V7 SUR black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,197 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 SUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 SUR was last recorded at 74,197 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,504 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,197 miles
  • 2024 – 72,504 miles
  • 2023 – 70,632 miles
  • 2022 – 66,501 miles
  • 2021 – 62,257 miles
  • 2020 – 60,516 miles
  • 2019 – 54,761 miles
  • 2018 – 47,183 miles
  • 2017 – 40,544 miles
  • 2016 – 34,595 miles
  • 2015 – 26,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,197 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside clip above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,197 miles (+1,693)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    575364901426
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside clip above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines
  2. Pass72,504 miles (+1,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,504 miles
    Test number
    146746233617
    • AdvisoryFull body under try’s fitted not allowing full inspiration of current components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipe before the flex. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed pipe before the flex. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS/OS pipes running above the sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass70,632 miles (+4,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    744871141434
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe over the sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small exposed pipe feeding the flex. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small exposed pipe feeding the flex. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass66,501 miles (+4,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    986160191094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to obtain emissions test result due to rev limiter
  5. Pass62,257 miles (+1,741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,257 miles
    Test number
    315226480124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to register emissions on the smoke machine due to limiter
  6. Pass60,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    765903293721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail60,516 miles (+5,755)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    999229373751
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass54,761 miles (+7,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    392628506467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,183 miles (+6,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    314873026428
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads front and back worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnable to register a reading on the exhaust emissions. engine too clean
  10. Pass40,544 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,544 miles
    Test number
    329088358996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,828 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    864560903535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass34,595 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    767884458744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,933 miles
    Test number
    907384765098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 SUR

Does V7 SUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 SUR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 SUR?
The MOT on V7 SUR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 SUR done?
V7 SUR was recorded at 74,197 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has V7 SUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 SUR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V7 SUR 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 V7 SUR find?
V7 SUR passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside clip above subframe; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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