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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

GEM 13MOT history

GEM 13 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

GEM 13 silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,586 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEM 13
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEM 13 was last recorded at 88,586 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 4,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,954 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,632 miles
Average per year
5,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,586 miles
  • 2025 – 83,954 miles
  • 2024 – 81,319 miles
  • 2023 – 78,242 miles
  • 2022 – 77,076 miles
  • 2021 – 73,628 miles
  • 2020 – 68,032 miles
  • 2018 – 61,240 miles
  • 2017 – 58,226 miles
  • 2016 – 43,068 miles
  • 2015 – 36,996 miles
  • 2014 – 27,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm rear bushes ( middle/rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,586 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    737260463822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    288470667116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail83,954 miles (+2,635)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    806605200418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass81,319 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    781999743946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm rear bushes ( middle/rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail81,317 miles (+3,075)3 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    781902556876
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort but just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm rear bushes ( middle/rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,242 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    945449317619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,076 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    878962719676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,394 miles (+766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    848633004901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass73,628 miles (+5,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    721311678608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass68,032 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    855346312144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,020 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    750524577051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,240 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    124504737173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,226 miles (+6,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,226 miles
    Test number
    179852663188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low
  14. Pass51,493 miles (+8,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    864773590285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass43,068 miles (+6,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    439390129453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,996 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    226117245143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,109 miles
    Test number
    347972754402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GEM 13

What vehicle is registration GEM 13 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEM 13 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Sept 2011. 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 GEM 13 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GEM 13 is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on GEM 13?
The MOT on GEM 13 is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GEM 13 done?
GEM 13 was recorded at 88,586 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,243 miles a year.
Has GEM 13 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEM 13 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on GEM 13 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 GEM 13 find?
GEM 13 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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