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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

F5 MERMOT history

F5 MER is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

F5 MER silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
113,978 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MER
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
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MER was last recorded at 113,978 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,793 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,978 miles
  • 2021 – 105,715 miles
  • 2020 – 97,071 miles
  • 2019 – 88,218 miles
  • 2018 – 80,357 miles
  • 2017 – 72,593 miles
  • 2016 – 64,650 miles
  • 2015 – 55,026 miles
  • 2014 – 45,836 miles
  • 2013 – 34,398 miles
  • 2012 – 21,488 miles
  • 2011 – 5,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,978 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre cracking & deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside dip slightly poor pattern possibly bulb fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front nailled tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,978 miles (+185)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    357253841833
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail113,793 miles (+8,078)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,793 miles
    Test number
    422253105994
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,715 miles (+47)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    224349064581
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter possibly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail105,668 miles (+8,597)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    634487380618
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1x (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,071 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    305198653853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking & deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail97,019 miles (+8,801)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    755247598132
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking & deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,218 miles (+7,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    221639290873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    755520764089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,357 miles (+7,764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    518185745633
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass72,593 miles (+7,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    591794694929
    • AdvisoryNearside dip slightly poor pattern possibly bulb fitted incorrectly

  11. Fail65,359 miles (+709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    375728331296
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside dip slightly poor pattern possibly bulb fitted incorrectly

  12. Pass64,650 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    779596687596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nailled tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail64,620 miles (+9,594)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    931032619882
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nailled tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,026 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    608170125064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,836 miles (+11,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    268377314081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,398 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,398 miles
    Test number
    959966823096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,488 miles
    Test number
    398627132070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,733 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,733 km
    Test number
    427366241304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass5,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    5,966 miles
    Test number
    298139641067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MER

Does F5 MER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F5 MER expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F5 MER?
The MOT on F5 MER expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F5 MER done?
F5 MER was recorded at 113,978 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has F5 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MER has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on F5 MER 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 F5 MER find?
F5 MER passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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