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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 4,973 cc

VS 2MOT history

VS 2 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
143,314 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VS 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VS 2 was last recorded at 143,314 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,314 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,314 miles
  • 2021 – 143,083 miles
  • 2020 – 143,077 miles
  • 2019 – 142,685 miles
  • 2018 – 140,556 miles
  • 2017 – 139,966 miles
  • 2016 – 139,644 miles
  • 2015 – 137,681 miles
  • 2014 – 137,590 miles
  • 2013 – 137,405 miles
  • 2012 – 134,731 miles
  • 2011 – 133,442 miles
  • 2010 – 131,636 miles
  • 2009 – 129,235 miles
  • 2008 – 127,440 miles
  • 2007 – 123,147 miles
  • 2006 – 118,473 miles
  • 2005 – 114,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,314 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rustyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    225086104770
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  2. Fail143,314 miles (+231)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    359257303504
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  3. Pass143,083 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,083 miles
    Test number
    702034986593
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  4. Pass143,077 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    360322546636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,685 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,685 miles
    Test number
    157766289508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,556 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,556 miles
    Test number
    897260834995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,966 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,966 miles
    Test number
    383490439281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,644 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    505304180864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,681 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    805879695027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,590 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,590 miles
    Test number
    946089114134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,405 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    785192613167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,731 miles (+1,289)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,731 miles
    Test number
    966682522147
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering idler

  13. Pass133,442 miles (+1,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,442 miles
    Test number
    928168731193
    • NoteSlight play in ns/f steering idler

  14. Pass131,636 miles (+2,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    202289850172
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering idler

  15. Pass129,235 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    129,235 miles
    Test number
    453899639121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,440 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,440 miles
    Test number
    181700978139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,417 miles (+2,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    241242828461
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass123,147 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    580739127187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,473 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,473 miles
    Test number
    882728726190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    114,939 miles
    Test number
    824086845106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about VS 2

What vehicle is registration VS 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VS 2 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 VS 2 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VS 2 expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VS 2?
The MOT on VS 2 expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VS 2 done?
VS 2 was recorded at 143,314 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 1,643 miles a year.
Has VS 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VS 2 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on VS 2 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 VS 2 find?
VS 2 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust system rusty.

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