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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc

L5 XDNMOT history

L5 XDN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,505 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XDN was last recorded at 73,505 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,501 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,004 miles
Average per year
1,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,505 miles
  • 2025 – 71,501 miles
  • 2024 – 68,914 miles
  • 2023 – 66,793 miles
  • 2022 – 64,576 miles
  • 2020 – 61,687 miles
  • 2019 – 58,063 miles
  • 2018 – 54,283 miles
  • 2017 – 46,634 miles
  • 2010 – 44,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,505 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,505 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    297994087913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,501 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    203671417870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,914 miles (+2,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    647443482617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,793 miles (+2,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    607208508257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,576 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    559423475046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass61,687 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    697790208079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,063 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    293521174824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,283 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    664203297854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,634 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    964798186217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,121 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    573700224336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    643998960187
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

Questions about L5 XDN

Does L5 XDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XDN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XDN?
The MOT on L5 XDN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XDN done?
L5 XDN was recorded at 73,505 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,879 miles a year.
Has L5 XDN ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 XDN has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 XDN 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 L5 XDN find?
L5 XDN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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