AGC1 - MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
MOT: Not validGB
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, often referred to simply as the S-Class, stands as the flagship luxury sedan from the renowned German automaker Mercedes-Benz. Known for its innovation and craftsmanship, the S-Class has been a symbol of automotive excellence since its inception in the late 1950s. Manufactured in Germany, this model consistently showcases cutting-edge technology, refined comfort, and advanced safety features. Key specifications typically include powerful engine options, sophisticated interior amenities, and state-of-the-art driver assistance systems, making it a benchmark in the luxury segment. As a flagship model, the S-Class exemplifies Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to engineering precision and luxury, maintaining its reputation as a leader in the premium automotive market.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class, registration AGC1, was manufactured in 1991 and first registered in August 1991. It has a black exterior and a 4.97-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has recorded a mileage of 203,369 miles. It is currently taxed. The latest MOT test was conducted on 7 February 2025; however, the MOT is not valid at present. Notable advisories include an oil leak, corrosion on the underside, and slight suspension play. The stop lamps are not functioning, which is considered dangerous. Other advisories include brake grabbing and minor suspension issues. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 07 February 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 203,369 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory underside of vehicle has multiple points of corrosion but not excessive
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Service brake grabbing slightly osf (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory slight suspension play from nsf
Passed - 05 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 202,691 mi
Expires: 04 February 2025
Passed - 22 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,239 mi
Expires: 21 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at back (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi hose mounting bracket/securing clip worn and loose fit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 08 December 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 201,239 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at back (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi hose mounting bracket/securing clip worn and loose fit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 199,362 mi
Expires: 07 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 10 November 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 199,087 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,146 mi
Expires: 02 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory rear diff seal lightly leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 197,104 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch box section corroded within 30cm of rear spring and axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory rear diff seal lightly leaking oil from nearside driveshaft seal
Passed - 02 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 194,128 mi
Expires: 01 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 25 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 194,120 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both traction arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 190,448 mi
Expires: 26 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Advisory rear diff leaking oil
- Advisory heavy engine oil leak
Passed - 20 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,036 mi
Expires: 19 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 28 February 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,003 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 26 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 186,726 mi
Expires: 26 February 2017
Passed - 27 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,287 mi
Expires: 26 February 2016
Failed - 17 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,274 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- Major Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 18 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,215 mi
Expires: 17 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 18 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 182,215 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,473 mi
Expires: 14 February 2014
Failed - 13 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,459 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 13 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,653 mi
Expires: 12 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 08 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,633 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 09 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,225 mi
Expires: 09 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 08 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 10 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,880 mi
Expires: 09 February 2011
Failed - 28 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,872 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Passed - 15 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,937 mi
Expires: 30 January 2010
Passed - 28 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,819 mi
Expires: 30 January 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 31 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,528 mi
Expires: 30 January 2008
Failed - 22 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 149,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 24 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,257 mi
Expires: 23 January 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AGC1?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of AGC1?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of AGC1?
This is a 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 4973cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AGC1?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.