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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 5,461 cc

BR 12MOT history

BR 12 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

BR 12 black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,814 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BR 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BR 12 was last recorded at 48,814 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,238 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,576 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,814 miles
  • 2025 – 45,238 miles
  • 2024 – 40,902 miles
  • 2023 – 36,467 miles
  • 2022 – 31,036 miles
  • 2021 – 23,500 miles
  • 2020 – 19,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,814 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    258913403522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,238 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    223418577067
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail45,236 miles (+90)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    723555784923
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail45,146 miles (+4,244)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    584777017075
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,902 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    842511842537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,467 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,467 miles
    Test number
    985364387687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,036 miles (+7,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    890735585305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass23,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    23,500 miles
    Test number
    874381737268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail23,500 miles (+4,278)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,500 miles
    Test number
    579284581661
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    855505941938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about BR 12

What vehicle is registration BR 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BR 12 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Mar 2017. 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 BR 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BR 12 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BR 12?
The MOT on BR 12 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BR 12 done?
BR 12 was recorded at 48,814 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has BR 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BR 12 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on BR 12 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 BR 12 find?
BR 12 passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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