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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

C5 SVBMOT history

C5 SVB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

C5 SVB silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,364 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SVB was last recorded at 111,364 miles on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2026: 111,364 miles, lower than 111,365 miles on 12 Jan 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,365 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Average per year
5,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,364 miles
  • 2025 – 108,340 miles
  • 2024 – 105,560 miles
  • 2023 – 102,766 miles
  • 2022 – 99,490 miles
  • 2021 – 96,851 miles
  • 2020 – 94,794 miles
  • 2019 – 89,364 miles
  • 2018 – 83,273 miles
  • 2017 – 75,148 miles
  • 2016 – 67,332 miles
  • 2015 – 57,364 miles
  • 2014 – 46,789 miles
  • 2013 – 40,008 miles
  • 2012 – 38,626 miles
  • 2011 – 31,002 miles
  • 2010 – 24,685 miles
  • 2009 – 19,235 miles
  • 2008 – 12,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,364 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,364 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    522622262881
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,365 miles (+3,025)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    348084222966
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,340 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    948975187114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  4. Pass105,560 miles (+2,794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    344335875846
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,766 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,766 miles
    Test number
    319559639679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,490 miles (+2,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    133943272833
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,851 miles (+2,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    393743072086
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  8. Pass94,794 miles (+5,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    145551668285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks gearbox
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

  9. Pass89,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    695845822306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,362 miles (+6,089)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    500836539058
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass83,273 miles (+8,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    228138243490
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front facing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside suspension/steering rack area wet with oil/fluid, no leak found.
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension unit lower mounts.

  12. Pass75,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    812158793664
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,148 miles (+7,816)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    311537872067
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint aluminum suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,332 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,332 miles
    Test number
    812999242824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,303 miles (+9,939)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    232006074806
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass57,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    865829295048
    • 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)

  17. Fail57,364 miles (+10,575)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,364 miles
    Test number
    776598995098
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    978488384001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,789 miles (+6,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    978770084084
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass40,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    179568893046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,007 miles (+1,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    888766393099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass38,626 miles (+7,624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,626 miles
    Test number
    365987422363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s rear diff driveshaft oil seal has a slight leak

  23. Pass31,002 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    468117821363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,685 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    472965410435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,235 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    433823619342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,185 miles
    Test number
    503496128372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,185 miles
    Test number
    521666528353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about C5 SVB

Does C5 SVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SVB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SVB?
The MOT on C5 SVB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SVB done?
C5 SVB was recorded at 111,364 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has C5 SVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SVB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 SVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 SVB find?
C5 SVB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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