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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 5,513 cc

ESK 203MOT history

ESK 203 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

ESK 203 black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,220 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 203
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 203 was last recorded at 66,220 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,328 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,892 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,220 miles
  • 2024 – 63,328 miles
  • 2023 – 58,135 miles
  • 2022 – 53,028 miles
  • 2021 – 49,550 miles
  • 2020 – 46,993 miles
  • 2019 – 42,864 miles
  • 2018 – 36,541 miles
  • 2017 – 31,622 miles
  • 2016 – 25,835 miles
  • 2015 – 17,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,220 miles (+2,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    658382223371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,328 miles (+5,193)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,328 miles
    Test number
    684886596354
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (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))

  3. Pass58,135 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    212358188530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    473838279171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,028 miles (+3,478)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    336435547048
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre

  6. Pass49,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    640860050162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail49,550 miles (+2,557)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    107937325180
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,993 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,993 miles
    Test number
    448457082943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    845569633113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,864 miles (+6,323)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    130445031539
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    200458420702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,541 miles (+4,919)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    176150192611
    • 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))

  13. Pass31,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    683354057775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,622 miles (+5,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    753719269595
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cross strut (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass25,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    977588457918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,835 miles (+8,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    953825553539
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass17,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,430 miles
    Test number
    680793148051
    • 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)

Questions about ESK 203

What vehicle is registration ESK 203 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 203 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Nov 2012. 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 ESK 203 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 203 is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on ESK 203?
The MOT on ESK 203 is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 203 done?
ESK 203 was recorded at 66,220 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has ESK 203 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 203 has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on ESK 203 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 ESK 203 find?
ESK 203 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, and 2 more.

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