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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V89 DMCMOT history

V89 DMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
115,414 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 DMC
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
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 DMC was last recorded at 115,414 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 5,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,308 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,106 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,414 miles
  • 2021 – 110,308 miles
  • 2020 – 109,402 miles
  • 2018 – 107,840 miles
  • 2017 – 104,905 miles
  • 2015 – 104,876 miles
  • 2014 – 100,015 miles
  • 2012 – 99,705 miles
  • 2011 – 92,447 miles
  • 2010 – 84,848 miles
  • 2009 – 78,058 miles
  • 2008 – 71,176 miles
  • 2007 – 63,083 miles
  • 2006 – 56,659 miles
  • 2005 – 46,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,414 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    937577339966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,308 miles (+906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    968135116958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower inner sill is slightly corroded at sill lip
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  3. Pass109,402 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    565968286694
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass107,840 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,840 miles
    Test number
    781166330041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,905 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    335991116417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  6. Pass104,876 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    799746465197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail104,876 miles (+4,861)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    675956065144
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass100,015 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    609820594122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass99,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    826160912344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,704 miles (+7,257)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    997667402389
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass92,447 miles (+7,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    918859971245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass84,848 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,848 miles
    Test number
    341793070279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,058 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    162963279296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,176 miles (+8,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    351700478294
    • 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)

  15. Pass63,083 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    954918667294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,659 miles (+10,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,659 miles
    Test number
    391270096227
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass46,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    804375785225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V89 DMC

Does V89 DMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 DMC expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 DMC?
The MOT on V89 DMC expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 DMC done?
V89 DMC was recorded at 115,414 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has V89 DMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 DMC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on V89 DMC 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 DMC find?
V89 DMC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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