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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

K88 KSDMOT history

K88 KSD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 4 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

K88 KSD black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,340 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KSD was last recorded at 146,340 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 13,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,259 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,081 miles
Average per year
11,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,340 miles
  • 2025 – 133,259 miles
  • 2024 – 120,353 miles
  • 2022 – 100,359 miles
  • 2021 – 85,420 miles
  • 2020 – 71,842 miles
  • 2019 – 50,379 miles
  • 2018 – 34,132 miles
  • 2017 – 28,087 miles
  • 2016 – 22,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,340 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,340 miles
    Test number
    749514766656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  2. Fail146,339 miles (+13,080)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,339 miles
    Test number
    456976659135
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Pass133,259 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,259 miles
    Test number
    699900100510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Fail133,258 miles (+12,905)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,258 miles
    Test number
    659412818398
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass120,353 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    872429130701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  6. Fail120,351 miles (+19,992)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    159743136412
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  7. Pass100,359 miles (+14,939)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    796221827239
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,420 miles (+13,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    909736564256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass71,842 miles (+21,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    214832490968
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  10. Pass50,379 miles (+16,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    355638245885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass34,132 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    181955659652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,086 miles (+4,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,086 miles
    Test number
    470188098476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  13. Pass28,087 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    928931544270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,921 miles
    Test number
    172209264362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,921 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,921 miles
    Test number
    170818911404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about K88 KSD

Does K88 KSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KSD is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KSD?
The MOT on K88 KSD is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KSD done?
K88 KSD was recorded at 146,340 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 11,970 miles a year.
Has K88 KSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KSD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 KSD 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 K88 KSD find?
K88 KSD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on edges; front wheel bearing has slight play x2, and 4 more.

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