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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V89 ABDMOT history

V89 ABD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
103,492 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 ABD was last recorded at 103,492 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 4,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,729 miles · 30 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,763 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,492 miles
  • 2022 – 98,729 miles
  • 2021 – 95,156 miles
  • 2020 – 92,389 miles
  • 2019 – 89,009 miles
  • 2018 – 81,356 miles
  • 2017 – 78,642 miles
  • 2016 – 76,350 miles
  • 2015 – 74,696 miles
  • 2014 – 71,008 miles
  • 2012 – 66,737 miles
  • 2010 – 61,854 miles
  • 2009 – 58,479 miles
  • 2008 – 54,878 miles
  • 2007 – 51,334 miles
  • 2006 – 44,129 miles
  • 2005 – 38,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    901496357727
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,492 miles (+4,763)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    197690591463
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    389150826697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail98,729 miles (+3,573)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    962790821365
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    643930682823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,156 miles (+2,767)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    918308556249
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,389 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    425870404921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,009 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    143303357249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,627 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    908346961776
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,356 miles
    Test number
    219692142727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Track control arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail81,356 miles (+2,714)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,356 miles
    Test number
    556805649703
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Track control arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,642 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,642 miles
    Test number
    436603829472
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass76,350 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    992907911155
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension leg gaiters are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass74,696 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    246686625094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,008 miles (+4,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    859856934003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass66,737 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    385624652386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,866 miles (+3,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,866 miles
    Test number
    776429502093
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance

  18. Pass61,854 miles (+32)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    132283720363
    • NoteExhaust bracket is detatched
    • NoteO/S obligatory mirror becoming dim

  19. Fail61,822 miles (+3,343)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    161662010328
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket is detatched
    • NoteO/S obligatory mirror becoming dim

  20. Pass58,479 miles (+3,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,479 miles
    Test number
    231461029365
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lamp dimmer than o/s/f.

  21. Pass54,878 miles (+3,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    273845218310
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread low on outer edge

  22. Pass51,334 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    280800417345
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep cuts in the tread
    • NoteBrake fluid is low

  23. Fail51,334 miles (+7,205)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    483790417423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep cuts in the tread
    • NoteBrake fluid is low

  24. Pass44,129 miles (+6,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    364280516335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass38,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    124492115339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 ABD

Does V89 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 ABD expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 ABD?
The MOT on V89 ABD expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 ABD done?
V89 ABD was recorded at 103,492 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has V89 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 ABD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V89 ABD 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 V89 ABD find?
V89 ABD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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