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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

55 FAEMOT history

55 FAE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
56,785 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
55 FAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

55 FAE was last recorded at 56,785 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 1,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,755 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,030 miles
Average per year
1,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,785 miles
  • 2024 – 55,755 miles
  • 2023 – 55,490 miles
  • 2022 – 55,398 miles
  • 2021 – 54,972 miles
  • 2020 – 53,949 miles
  • 2019 – 52,267 miles
  • 2018 – 50,374 miles
  • 2017 – 48,163 miles
  • 2016 – 46,668 miles
  • 2015 – 45,135 miles
  • 2014 – 43,529 miles
  • 2013 – 40,926 miles
  • 2012 – 39,340 miles
  • 2011 – 36,778 miles
  • 2010 – 35,816 miles
  • 2009 – 32,704 miles
  • 2008 – 30,421 miles
  • 2007 – 26,313 miles
  • 2006 – 22,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,785 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front underfloor trim
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,785 miles (+1,030)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    414360127684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front underfloor trim
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass55,755 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    754589441205
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass55,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    817588368525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail55,490 miles (+92)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    239450755516
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass55,398 miles (+426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    281013993646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass54,972 miles (+1,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    758417681836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass53,949 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    566861419066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,267 miles (+1,893)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    477926381467
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,374 miles (+2,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    717102085548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass48,163 miles (+1,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    888756284525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front swivel boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass46,668 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    323906245457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass45,135 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    879510075071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,529 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,529 miles
    Test number
    859786774090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,926 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    369577763085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,340 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,340 miles
    Test number
    615012972056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,778 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    299127961099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,816 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    381918160005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,704 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,704 miles
    Test number
    160988479435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,421 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    324667978055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,313 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    813813877095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    403109476044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 55 FAE

What vehicle is registration 55 FAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 55 FAE on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Oct 2001. 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 55 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 55 FAE expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 55 FAE?
The MOT on 55 FAE expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 55 FAE done?
55 FAE was recorded at 56,785 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 1,782 miles a year.
Has 55 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 55 FAE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 55 FAE 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 55 FAE find?
55 FAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front underfloor trim; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.

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