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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 5,000 cc

452 ABUMOT history

452 ABU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,230 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
452 ABU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

452 ABU was last recorded at 133,230 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,227 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,230 miles
  • 2025 – 130,949 miles
  • 2024 – 122,266 miles
  • 2023 – 121,144 miles
  • 2022 – 119,206 miles
  • 2021 – 117,161 miles
  • 2020 – 114,861 miles
  • 2019 – 113,321 miles
  • 2018 – 110,222 miles
  • 2017 – 107,547 miles
  • 2016 – 103,793 miles
  • 2015 – 98,765 miles
  • 2014 – 94,302 miles
  • 2013 – 89,276 miles
  • 2012 – 83,699 miles
  • 2011 – 77,858 miles
  • 2010 – 74,481 miles
  • 2009 – 71,144 miles
  • 2008 – 69,358 miles
  • 2007 – 65,850 miles
  • 2006 – 62,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,230 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Suspect inner.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,230 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    292610718015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,227 miles (+2,278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,227 miles
    Test number
    959404515417
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,949 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    604849010482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,945 miles (+8,679)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,945 miles
    Test number
    134269477027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,266 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    395478708234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail122,262 miles (+1,118)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,262 miles
    Test number
    708486831322
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass121,144 miles (+1,938)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,144 miles
    Test number
    967881846337
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,206 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    663551813165
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,206 miles (+2,045)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,206 miles
    Test number
    948387920464
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,161 miles (+2,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    454967672224
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slightly dark.

  11. Pass114,861 miles (+1,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    713577512507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass113,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    765657872685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Suspect inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail113,321 miles (+3,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    824522697229
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Suspect inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass110,222 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    816854454483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass107,547 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    636697017777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass103,793 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    467865546258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail103,789 miles (+5,024)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,789 miles
    Test number
    543381989734
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass98,765 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    249476835026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,302 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    188652254483
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass94,302 miles (+5,026)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    936642854012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass89,276 miles (+5,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    607706243032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass83,699 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    826864652021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,604 miles (+5,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    756432352023
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass77,858 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,858 miles
    Test number
    805232251064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,481 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,481 miles
    Test number
    451504850033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,144 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    181404659411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,358 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    504492758066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,850 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    173520457057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,802 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    972175656073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 452 ABU

What vehicle is registration 452 ABU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 452 ABU on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Feb 2000. 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 452 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 452 ABU is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 452 ABU?
The MOT on 452 ABU is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 452 ABU done?
452 ABU was recorded at 133,230 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,421 miles a year.
Has 452 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 452 ABU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 452 ABU 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 452 ABU find?
452 ABU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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