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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

F3 ELFMOT history

F3 ELF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2026.

F3 ELF silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
85,186 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 ELF was last recorded at 85,186 miles on 17 May 2026, 4,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,456 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,730 miles
Average per year
6,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,186 miles
  • 2025 – 80,456 miles
  • 2024 – 75,289 miles
  • 2023 – 71,750 miles
  • 2022 – 69,533 miles
  • 2021 – 65,241 miles
  • 2020 – 52,767 miles
  • 2019 – 46,313 miles
  • 2018 – 43,019 miles
  • 2017 – 35,786 miles
  • 2016 – 34,204 miles
  • 2015 – 15,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,186 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,186 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    620967716150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    318644843869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail80,455 miles (+5,166)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    156431584249
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,289 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    760268192926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,285 miles (+3,535)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    159814913845
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,750 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    110433269652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,533 miles (+4,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    792635153074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,241 miles (+12,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    899179541962
    • 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))

  9. Pass52,767 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    821168003016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,766 miles (+6,453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    382563823471
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass46,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    563900620580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,311 miles (+3,292)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    600199362424
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    415644076089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  14. Fail43,019 miles (+7,233)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    587640352183
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  15. Pass35,786 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    268890765258
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register

  16. Pass34,204 miles (+18,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    513059780332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,576 miles
    Test number
    585500305115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 ELF

Does F3 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 ELF is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 ELF?
The MOT on F3 ELF is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 ELF done?
F3 ELF was recorded at 85,186 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2026, an average of 6,270 miles a year.
Has F3 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 ELF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 ELF 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 F3 ELF find?
F3 ELF passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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