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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

245 STAMOT history

245 STA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

245 STA black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,496 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
245 STA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

245 STA was last recorded at 127,496 miles on 19 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2025: 127,496 miles, lower than 127,498 miles on 16 Dec 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,498 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Average per year
8,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,496 miles
  • 2024 – 109,410 miles
  • 2022 – 101,337 miles
  • 2020 – 83,532 miles
  • 2019 – 74,265 miles
  • 2018 – 64,980 miles
  • 2017 – 55,294 miles
  • 2016 – 47,162 miles
  • 2015 – 39,241 miles
  • 2014 – 27,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,496 miles
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,496 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    361419830724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,498 miles (+9,237)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,498 miles
    Test number
    468628097804
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    959885547505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit / slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section deterioated

  4. Fail118,261 miles (+8,851)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    217310937399
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit / slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex section deterioated

  5. Pass109,410 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    776083211306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    106420412871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,337 miles (+5,030)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    922692295361
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPM light lit
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort near limit

  8. Pass96,307 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    294424592182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,306 miles (+12,774)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    524896982450
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,532 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,532 miles
    Test number
    798920897120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear s slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail83,514 miles (+9,249)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    286090067819
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear s slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass74,265 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    918748095122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail74,155 miles (+9,175)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    231614199505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass64,980 miles (+9,686)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    576901901020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,294 miles (+8,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    936962322664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass47,162 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    747688666400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,080 miles (+7,839)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    338631095239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass39,241 miles (+11,985)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,241 miles
    Test number
    457507905181
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread depth aproaching 3.5mm

  19. Pass27,256 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,256 miles
    Test number
    595563364048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,229 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    109039754455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 245 STA

What vehicle is registration 245 STA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 245 STA on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 2011. 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 245 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 245 STA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 245 STA?
The MOT on 245 STA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 245 STA done?
245 STA was recorded at 127,496 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,493 miles a year.
Has 245 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 245 STA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 245 STA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 245 STA find?
245 STA passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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