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Mercedes-Benz 500

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 4,973 cc

6 BWSMOT history

6 BWS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Jan 1990. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,498 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 BWS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 BWS was last recorded at 115,498 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2021: 114,332 miles, lower than 114,875 miles on 30 Apr 2020.

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
115,138 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
360 miles
Average per year
1,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,498 miles
  • 2022 – 115,138 miles
  • 2021 – 114,334 miles
  • 2020 – 114,875 miles
  • 2019 – 113,711 miles
  • 2018 – 113,615 miles
  • 2017 – 113,466 miles
  • 2016 – 113,124 miles
  • 2014 – 112,623 miles
  • 2011 – 112,309 miles
  • 2010 – 111,066 miles
  • 2009 – 108,963 miles
  • 2008 – 106,544 miles
  • 2007 – 102,927 miles
  • 2006 – 97,577 miles
  • 2005 – 93,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,498 miles (+360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,498 miles
    Test number
    865075239807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,138 miles (+804)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,138 miles
    Test number
    890339632614
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,334 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    674181242182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,332 miles (-543)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    176184154902
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,875 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,875 miles
    Test number
    750935385649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    447551864233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,711 miles (+96)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,711 miles
    Test number
    606923787266
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass113,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    153126548485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail113,615 miles (+149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    964859613625
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass113,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,466 miles
    Test number
    177283523282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,466 miles (+342)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,466 miles
    Test number
    662068743556
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass113,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    704618802448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,124 miles (+501)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    922925026085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail112,623 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    329531234367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass112,623 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    828761334387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,572 miles (+263)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,572 miles
    Test number
    557034304335
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll four tyres dedteriorated [cracked]

  17. Pass112,309 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    176306101339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,066 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    270055500356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass108,963 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    433481009484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,544 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    106,544 miles
    Test number
    384712618394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,927 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    234216897233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,577 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    753870516396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,816 miles
    Test number
    484211405489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 BWS

What vehicle is registration 6 BWS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 BWS on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 Jan 1990. 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 6 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 BWS is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 BWS?
The MOT on 6 BWS is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 BWS done?
6 BWS was recorded at 115,498 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,059 miles a year.
Has 6 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 BWS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on 6 BWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6 BWS find?
6 BWS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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