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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

VLV 7MOT history

VLV 7 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
57,456 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLV 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLV 7 was last recorded at 57,456 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,020 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
436 miles
Average per year
1,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,456 miles
  • 2023 – 57,020 miles
  • 2022 – 56,685 miles
  • 2021 – 54,736 miles
  • 2020 – 54,009 miles
  • 2019 – 50,171 miles
  • 2018 – 48,569 miles
  • 2017 – 47,308 miles
  • 2016 – 46,158 miles
  • 2015 – 45,765 miles
  • 2013 – 45,601 miles
  • 2012 – 45,467 miles
  • 2011 – 45,206 miles
  • 2010 – 44,515 miles
  • 2009 – 44,140 miles
  • 2008 – 42,358 miles
  • 2007 – 39,842 miles
  • 2006 – 37,334 miles
  • 2005 – 33,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,456 miles (+436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    322058433462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass57,020 miles (+335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    916571561379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass56,685 miles (+1,949)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    855398888279
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass54,736 miles (+727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    950657084703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass54,009 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    466646848154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail54,007 miles (+3,836)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    607411694956
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - bush separates when turning lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    520560733410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail50,171 miles (+1,602)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    313088553093
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,569 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    363463519141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass47,308 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    825185274255
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak slight diff seal
    • AdvisoryFront O/S & N/S - Covers over shock casings slight split
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - slight lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryTop cover & Under tray fitted

  11. Fail47,308 miles (+1,150)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    936414100554
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak slight diff seal
    • AdvisoryFront O/S & N/S - Covers over shock casings slight split
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - slight lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryTop cover & Under tray fitted

  12. Pass46,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    383854800731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,158 miles (+393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    184719442400
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

  14. Pass45,765 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    198955205130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,601 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    596011893257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,467 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    709363592211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,206 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    737860091230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,515 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    164605290201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,140 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    432480309328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    370360398492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,358 miles (+2,516)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    412009788223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass39,842 miles (+2,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    310198987482
    • NoteN/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

  23. Pass37,334 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    290443886233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,112 miles
    Test number
    901224895239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VLV 7

What vehicle is registration VLV 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLV 7 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2001. 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 VLV 7 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VLV 7 expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VLV 7?
The MOT on VLV 7 expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VLV 7 done?
VLV 7 was recorded at 57,456 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
Has VLV 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLV 7 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on VLV 7 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 VLV 7 find?
VLV 7 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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