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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

B20 NJSMOT history

B20 NJS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

B20 NJS blue Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,186 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 NJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 NJS was last recorded at 125,186 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,222 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,964 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,186 miles
  • 2025 – 119,222 miles
  • 2024 – 113,609 miles
  • 2023 – 107,669 miles
  • 2022 – 102,822 miles
  • 2021 – 100,043 miles
  • 2020 – 95,662 miles
  • 2019 – 84,663 miles
  • 2018 – 72,199 miles
  • 2017 – 60,338 miles
  • 2016 – 51,507 miles
  • 2015 – 45,075 miles
  • 2014 – 34,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe to tank filler neck

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,186 miles (+5,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    739817097302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe to tank filler neck
  2. Pass119,222 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,222 miles
    Test number
    943407180956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,609 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    897221591383
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,609 miles (+5,940)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    250806096684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,669 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    937679087608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,822 miles (+2,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,822 miles
    Test number
    896865118796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake low effort
  7. Pass100,043 miles (+4,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    450311726032
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,662 miles (+10,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    198954487913
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass84,663 miles (+12,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    214071002449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass72,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    116170597599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,199 miles (+11,861)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    548556704176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass60,338 miles (+8,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    665020515626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNo smoke reading
  13. Pass51,507 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    262545851824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,075 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,075 miles
    Test number
    725358775177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    477564964163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 NJS

Does B20 NJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 NJS is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 NJS?
The MOT on B20 NJS is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 NJS done?
B20 NJS was recorded at 125,186 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has B20 NJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 NJS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 NJS 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 B20 NJS find?
B20 NJS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play strut attached arm, and 2 more.

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