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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc

20 TFTMOT history

20 TFT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

20 TFT black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,273 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 TFT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 TFT was last recorded at 141,273 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,978 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,295 miles
Average per year
7,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,273 miles
  • 2025 – 137,978 miles
  • 2024 – 134,605 miles
  • 2023 – 130,370 miles
  • 2022 – 122,943 miles
  • 2021 – 117,683 miles
  • 2020 – 114,483 miles
  • 2019 – 106,722 miles
  • 2017 – 96,064 miles
  • 2016 – 86,409 miles
  • 2015 – 78,029 miles
  • 2014 – 70,112 miles
  • 2013 – 56,711 miles
  • 2012 – 47,341 miles
  • 2011 – 36,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,273 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pedal rubber wearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,273 miles (+3,295)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,273 miles
    Test number
    904634341547
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,978 miles (+3,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,978 miles
    Test number
    774173617292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,605 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,605 miles
    Test number
    551888918942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,370 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,370 miles
    Test number
    662610611379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    788409298742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,943 miles (+5,260)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    254693996364
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,683 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,683 miles
    Test number
    187264279329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,483 miles (+7,761)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    601603588216
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing

  9. Pass106,722 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    681922638108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,718 miles (+10,654)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    358489524211
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  11. Pass96,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    164003598637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail96,064 miles (+9,655)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    216046703528
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass86,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    353888667765
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing

  14. Fail86,409 miles (+8,380)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    635422955517
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing

  15. Pass78,029 miles (+7,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    799175761233
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

  16. Pass70,112 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    979495474242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing

  17. Fail70,112 miles (+13,401)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    658384074287
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing

  18. Pass56,711 miles (+9,370)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    149274483400
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front wheel bearings

  19. Pass47,341 miles (+10,810)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    986991912183
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads and discs
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise slight wear on outter edge of n/s/f tyre

  20. Pass36,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    199294791092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail36,531 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,531 miles
    Test number
    949864591047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about 20 TFT

What vehicle is registration 20 TFT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 TFT on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 23 Apr 2008. 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 20 TFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 TFT is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 TFT?
The MOT on 20 TFT is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 TFT done?
20 TFT was recorded at 141,273 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,095 miles a year.
Has 20 TFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 TFT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on 20 TFT 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 20 TFT find?
20 TFT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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