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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

97 THMOT history

97 TH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 160,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

97 TH silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,968 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 TH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 TH was last recorded at 160,968 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 13,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,748 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,220 miles
Average per year
13,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,968 miles
  • 2025 – 147,748 miles
  • 2024 – 137,755 miles
  • 2023 – 123,153 miles
  • 2022 – 106,037 miles
  • 2021 – 93,984 miles
  • 2020 – 84,442 miles
  • 2019 – 69,072 miles
  • 2017 – 43,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,968 miles (+13,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,968 miles
    Test number
    688568090459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass147,748 miles (+9,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,748 miles
    Test number
    276484287572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has been welded
  3. Pass137,755 miles (+14,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,755 miles
    Test number
    126446863938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass123,153 miles (+17,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,153 miles
    Test number
    974103782036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass106,037 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    428202747725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail106,034 miles (+12,050)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    992442467975
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  7. Pass93,984 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    584716567791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,442 miles (+15,370)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    364511213420
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass69,072 miles (+25,943)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    340149068043
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass43,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    216411410181
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2/3mm

Questions about 97 TH

What vehicle is registration 97 TH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 TH on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Dec 2014. 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 TH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 TH is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 TH?
The MOT on 97 TH is valid until 17 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 TH done?
97 TH was recorded at 160,968 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 13,629 miles a year.
Has 97 TH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 TH has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 97 TH 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 TH find?
97 TH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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