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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,999 cc

EWC 4MOT history

EWC 4 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,208 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EWC 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EWC 4 was last recorded at 89,208 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,504 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,704 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,208 miles
  • 2025 – 87,504 miles
  • 2024 – 85,100 miles
  • 2023 – 82,716 miles
  • 2022 – 81,454 miles
  • 2021 – 79,638 miles
  • 2020 – 78,575 miles
  • 2019 – 76,011 miles
  • 2018 – 72,934 miles
  • 2017 – 69,772 miles
  • 2015 – 64,352 miles
  • 2014 – 61,089 miles
  • 2013 – 56,491 miles
  • 2012 – 53,406 miles
  • 2011 – 46,293 miles
  • 2010 – 40,462 miles
  • 2009 – 31,948 miles
  • 2008 – 27,094 miles
  • 2007 – 21,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,208 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,208 miles (+1,704)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    552985499772
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,504 miles (+2,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    878935328739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass85,100 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    807441674018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,716 miles (+1,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,716 miles
    Test number
    319846571299
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass81,454 miles (+1,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    268017493578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass79,638 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    645262163814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,637 miles (+1,062)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,637 miles
    Test number
    540992135567
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,575 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    912336564652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,532 miles (+2,521)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,532 miles
    Test number
    722245734389
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass76,011 miles (+3,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    793089928812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass72,934 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    582022592094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,772 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,772 miles
    Test number
    854288796120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,352 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,352 miles
    Test number
    928879815182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,089 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    375418904388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass56,491 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    908219523360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,406 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    867742912332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,293 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    115258811196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    531956990025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres going out of shape

  19. Fail40,462 miles (+8,514)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    283676290098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres going out of shape

  20. Pass31,948 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    924839369005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,094 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,094 miles
    Test number
    852882698002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,505 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,505 miles
    Test number
    413214797011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to see rear brake pads

Questions about EWC 4

What vehicle is registration EWC 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EWC 4 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 6 Mar 2002. 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 EWC 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EWC 4 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on EWC 4?
The MOT on EWC 4 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EWC 4 done?
EWC 4 was recorded at 89,208 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has EWC 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EWC 4 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on EWC 4 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 EWC 4 find?
EWC 4 passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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