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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

4532 RKMOT history

4532 RK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,184 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4532 RK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4532 RK was last recorded at 98,184 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2007: 57,845 miles, lower than 57,849 miles on 13 Jun 2007.

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
98,184 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,184 miles
  • 2025 – 97,557 miles
  • 2024 – 96,512 miles
  • 2023 – 95,646 miles
  • 2022 – 94,090 miles
  • 2021 – 93,210 miles
  • 2019 – 90,383 miles
  • 2018 – 88,185 miles
  • 2017 – 85,181 miles
  • 2016 – 82,767 miles
  • 2015 – 80,631 miles
  • 2014 – 78,434 miles
  • 2013 – 75,788 miles
  • 2012 – 72,412 miles
  • 2011 – 69,727 miles
  • 2010 – 66,725 miles
  • 2009 – 63,455 miles
  • 2008 – 60,646 miles
  • 2007 – 57,845 miles
  • 2006 – 53,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    369344582437
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail98,184 miles (+627)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    648655514615
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass97,557 miles (+1,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    522911613099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non-obligatory mirror casing slightly loose

  4. Pass96,512 miles (+866)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    479494179532
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose caing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass95,646 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    313735255998
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,643 miles (+1,553)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    485252066200
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,090 miles (+880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    758222284042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,210 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,210 miles
    Test number
    314637464987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    897308432811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,383 miles (+2,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    897136846851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass88,185 miles (+3,004)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    265556827475
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,181 miles (+2,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    466107265560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread outer edge low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass82,767 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    149173562561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,756 miles (+2,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    750586080214
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass80,631 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    157953485133
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail80,631 miles (+2,197)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    756434375176
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    295209294114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail78,434 miles (+2,646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    649539394134
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail75,788 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    435739793189
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass75,788 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    969539893135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,412 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    928932302211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail69,727 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    367091901406
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass69,727 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    666081701276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,725 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    393047290137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail66,658 miles (+3,203)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    870369680195
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass63,455 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    263740899464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,646 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    684376378121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,845 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    342011977107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,849 miles (+3,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    901824267119
    • FailureFront Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass53,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    534297456144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4532 RK

What vehicle is registration 4532 RK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4532 RK on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Jun 1998. 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 4532 RK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4532 RK is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4532 RK?
The MOT on 4532 RK is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4532 RK done?
4532 RK was recorded at 98,184 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has 4532 RK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4532 RK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 4532 RK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 4532 RK find?
4532 RK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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