
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 3,222 cc
K29 RECMOT history
K29 REC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 100,759 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 REC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 REC was last recorded at 100,759 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,198 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,561 miles
- Average per year
- 4,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,759 miles
- 2025 – 98,198 miles
- 2024 – 94,399 miles
- 2023 – 90,840 miles
- 2022 – 86,046 miles
- 2021 – 80,349 miles
- 2020 – 79,899 miles
- 2019 – 76,554 miles
- 2018 – 73,324 miles
- 2017 – 70,790 miles
- 2016 – 68,002 miles
- 2015 – 65,230 miles
- 2014 – 60,362 miles
- 2013 – 54,140 miles
- 2012 – 49,183 miles
- 2011 – 39,247 miles
- 2010 – 28,412 miles
- 2009 – 15,137 miles
- 2008 – 14,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint/bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Diesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,759 miles (+2,561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 100,759 miles
- Test number
- 937789326891
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 98,198 miles
- Test number
- 538428178305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail98,198 miles (+3,799)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,198 miles
- Test number
- 962473526996
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass94,399 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 94,399 miles
- Test number
- 515230803834
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel high
Pass90,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 90,840 miles
- Test number
- 625595643629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint/bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail90,840 miles (+4,794)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,840 miles
- Test number
- 498339602136
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint/bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass86,046 miles (+5,697)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,046 miles
- Test number
- 736329524740
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,349 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 80,349 miles
- Test number
- 107129527273
- AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear)
Fail80,349 miles (+450)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,349 miles
- Test number
- 533844369849
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear)
Pass79,899 miles (+3,345)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 79,899 miles
- Test number
- 643880285321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,554 miles (+3,230)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,554 miles
- Test number
- 760000443486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,324 miles (+2,534)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 73,324 miles
- Test number
- 194493853703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,790 miles (+2,788)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 477611293709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,002 miles (+2,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,002 miles
- Test number
- 369994645568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass65,230 miles (+4,868)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 65,230 miles
- Test number
- 586575125156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,362 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,362 miles
- Test number
- 709648224130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail60,362 miles (+6,222)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,362 miles
- Test number
- 817568424115
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass54,140 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,140 miles
- Test number
- 289653223437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,058 miles (+4,875)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,058 miles
- Test number
- 437605613135
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass49,183 miles (+9,936)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,183 miles
- Test number
- 706135022101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,247 miles (+10,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 659905181019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,412 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,412 miles
- Test number
- 453323090032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,386 miles (+13,249)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,386 miles
- Test number
- 253801890031
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,137 miles (+875)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 15,137 miles
- Test number
- 113686799013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,262 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 14,262 miles
- Test number
- 722548268125
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f side light bulb black. front tyres low on pressure.
Questions about K29 REC
- Does K29 REC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 REC is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 REC?
- The MOT on K29 REC is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 REC done?
- K29 REC was recorded at 100,759 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
- Has K29 REC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 REC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on K29 REC 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 K29 REC find?
- K29 REC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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