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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

97 MAMOT history

97 MA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

97 MA white Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,140 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 MA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 MA was last recorded at 79,140 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 8,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,218 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,922 miles
Average per year
5,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,140 miles
  • 2025 – 70,218 miles
  • 2024 – 59,775 miles
  • 2023 – 48,477 miles
  • 2022 – 42,043 miles
  • 2021 – 39,575 miles
  • 2020 – 38,949 miles
  • 2019 – 35,642 miles
  • 2018 – 34,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,140 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    654926579555
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,140 miles (+8,922)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    707553699221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,218 miles (+10,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    399064872316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass59,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    888052384671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,774 miles (+11,297)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    329823193714
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Springlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,477 miles (+6,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,477 miles
    Test number
    464827536281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear - slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,043 miles (+2,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    727330577258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,575 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,575 miles
    Test number
    665622709049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Spring control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,949 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    273768262713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,642 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    897013902678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    757146187985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 MA

What vehicle is registration 97 MA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 MA on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Dec 2013. 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 97 MA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 MA is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 MA?
The MOT on 97 MA is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 MA done?
97 MA was recorded at 79,140 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,417 miles a year.
Has 97 MA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 MA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 97 MA 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 97 MA find?
97 MA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm..

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