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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc

GEN 66MOT history

GEN 66 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

GEN 66 black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,565 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GEN 66
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GEN 66 was last recorded at 43,565 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2024: 43,487 miles, lower than 78,388 miles on 19 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,487 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,565 miles
  • 2024 – 43,487 miles
  • 2020 – 78,388 miles
  • 2019 – 39,315 miles
  • 2018 – 37,470 miles
  • 2017 – 35,672 miles
  • 2016 – 33,626 miles
  • 2015 – 30,780 miles
  • 2014 – 28,337 miles
  • 2013 – 26,291 miles
  • 2012 – 25,409 miles
  • 2011 – 23,356 miles
  • 2010 – 20,378 miles
  • 2009 – 15,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,565 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,565 miles (+78)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,565 miles
    Test number
    369530360665
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass43,487 miles (-34,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    362296057680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,388 miles (+36,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    808106787483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail42,179 miles (+2,864)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,179 miles
    Test number
    500681472683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure chalked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure chalked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass39,315 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    881557290870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,470 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    460048627830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,672 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    609535007810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,626 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    608152768825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,780 miles (+2,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,780 miles
    Test number
    279760925458
    • NoteEmissions to clean to record results
  10. Pass28,337 miles (+2,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    565671624143
    • 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)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to record results
  11. Pass26,291 miles (+882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,291 miles
    Test number
    538679013149
    • 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)
  12. Pass25,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    129546412163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,409 miles (+2,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    269606512106
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass23,356 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    376700121137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,378 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    703486090036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,440 miles
    Test number
    694625269010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GEN 66

What vehicle is registration GEN 66 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GEN 66 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Dec 2005. 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 GEN 66 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GEN 66 is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on GEN 66?
The MOT on GEN 66 is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GEN 66 done?
GEN 66 was recorded at 43,565 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has GEN 66 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GEN 66 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on GEN 66 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GEN 66 find?
GEN 66 passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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