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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

VLW 943MOT history

VLW 943 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

VLW 943 silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,882 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLW 943
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLW 943 was last recorded at 148,882 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,906 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,976 miles
Average per year
11,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,882 miles
  • 2025 – 142,906 miles
  • 2024 – 139,120 miles
  • 2023 – 131,089 miles
  • 2022 – 121,596 miles
  • 2020 – 112,161 miles
  • 2019 – 103,217 miles
  • 2018 – 90,923 miles
  • 2017 – 81,343 miles
  • 2016 – 37,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,882 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pad worning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake worning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,882 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,882 miles
    Test number
    455013609656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,906 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    451336668316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,120 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,120 miles
    Test number
    324220354940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,089 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,089 miles
    Test number
    642003829868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,596 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    838938009970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    197891097414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worning light on

  7. Fail112,161 miles (+8,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    304815177503
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worning light on

  8. Pass103,217 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    586991274216
    • AdvisoryBrake worning light on

  9. Fail102,676 miles (+11,753)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    255930965129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake worning light on

  10. Pass90,923 miles (+730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    797138656570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail90,193 miles (+8,850)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    327450958667
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,343 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    708118205600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,361 miles (+13,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,361 miles
    Test number
    864263644238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,403 miles (+18,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    651873926269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    277342594764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about VLW 943

What vehicle is registration VLW 943 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLW 943 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Jun 2015. 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 VLW 943 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLW 943 is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VLW 943?
The MOT on VLW 943 is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLW 943 done?
VLW 943 was recorded at 148,882 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 11,455 miles a year.
Has VLW 943 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLW 943 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on VLW 943 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 VLW 943 find?
VLW 943 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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