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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 4,663 cc

VEL 717MOT history

VEL 717 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 10 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

VEL 717 black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,798 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VEL 717
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,663 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VEL 717 was last recorded at 40,798 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 3,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,368 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,430 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,798 miles
  • 2025 – 37,368 miles
  • 2024 – 34,365 miles
  • 2023 – 29,940 miles
  • 2022 – 24,750 miles
  • 2021 – 20,293 miles
  • 2020 – 17,894 miles
  • 2019 – 16,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,798 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,798 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    491667976544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,368 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    302096877512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,365 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    145664918475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass29,940 miles (+5,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    29,940 miles
    Test number
    563404845539
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  5. Pass24,750 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    168418653682
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  6. Pass20,293 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    730313148226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,894 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    590852113455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass16,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,225 miles
    Test number
    228256487242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VEL 717

What vehicle is registration VEL 717 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VEL 717 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 10 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VEL 717 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VEL 717 is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VEL 717?
The MOT on VEL 717 is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VEL 717 done?
VEL 717 was recorded at 40,798 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has VEL 717 ever failed its MOT?
No. VEL 717 has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on VEL 717 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 VEL 717 find?
VEL 717 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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