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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

6 HMRMOT history

6 HMR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

6 HMR black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,617 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 HMR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 HMR was last recorded at 148,617 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,089 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,528 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,617 miles
  • 2025 – 145,089 miles
  • 2024 – 141,448 miles
  • 2023 – 136,919 miles
  • 2022 – 132,860 miles
  • 2021 – 129,007 miles
  • 2020 – 125,768 miles
  • 2019 – 121,218 miles
  • 2018 – 115,821 miles
  • 2017 – 110,344 miles
  • 2016 – 105,309 miles
  • 2015 – 98,372 miles
  • 2014 – 88,326 miles
  • 2013 – 79,793 miles
  • 2012 – 68,961 miles
  • 2011 – 58,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,617 miles
    Test number
    716078951767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover
  2. Fail148,603 miles (+3,514)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,603 miles
    Test number
    835542272990
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover
  3. Pass145,089 miles (+3,641)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    861153602383
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody protection fitted
  4. Pass141,448 miles (+4,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    990059212308
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass136,919 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,919 miles
    Test number
    214760333762
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail136,914 miles (+4,054)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,914 miles
    Test number
    320601816724
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass132,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    998041491988
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody protection fitted
  8. Fail132,751 miles (+3,744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,751 miles
    Test number
    933640931967
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underbody protection fitted
  9. Pass129,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,007 miles
    Test number
    923730888329
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail129,006 miles (+3,238)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    717989445363
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm shock ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass125,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,768 miles
    Test number
    567738963075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  12. Fail125,768 miles (+4,550)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,768 miles
    Test number
    564387301021
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
  13. Pass121,218 miles (+5,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,218 miles
    Test number
    260739481475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak
  14. Pass115,821 miles (+5,477)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,821 miles
    Test number
    569785533072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower front arm bushes unbonding and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower front arm bushes unbonding and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components
  15. Pass110,344 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    139268016558
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres getting low and uneven wear
  16. Fail110,326 miles (+5,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,326 miles
    Test number
    364114777024
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres getting low and uneven wear
  17. Pass105,309 miles (+6,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,309 miles
    Test number
    249053609749
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inside edge heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass98,372 miles (+10,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    197265558055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  19. Pass88,326 miles (+8,533)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    889135174277
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass79,793 miles (+10,832)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    547367663249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
  21. Pass68,961 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    179488762239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    979272261223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 6 HMR

What vehicle is registration 6 HMR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 HMR on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. 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 HMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 HMR is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 HMR?
The MOT on 6 HMR is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 HMR done?
6 HMR was recorded at 148,617 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has 6 HMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 HMR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 6 HMR 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 6 HMR find?
6 HMR passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock dust cover, and 2 more.

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