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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,222 cc

N5 SKRMOT history

N5 SKR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

N5 SKR silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,765 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SKR was last recorded at 109,765 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,723 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
8,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,765 miles
  • 2025 – 109,723 miles
  • 2024 – 103,727 miles
  • 2022 – 98,112 miles
  • 2021 – 91,309 miles
  • 2020 – 83,330 miles
  • 2019 – 78,791 miles
  • 2018 – 74,454 miles
  • 2017 – 68,328 miles
  • 2016 – 60,740 miles
  • 2015 – 54,628 miles
  • 2014 – 33,860 miles
  • 2013 – 8,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,765 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake pipe on ABS unit chafing
  • AdvisoryIntermitant fault on near side front wiper linkage
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,765 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,765 miles
    Test number
    107301700326
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake pipe on ABS unit chafing
    • AdvisoryIntermitant fault on near side front wiper linkage
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle
  2. Fail109,723 miles (+5,996)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    912519636682
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable due to exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    816590919378
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail103,727 miles (+5,615)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,727 miles
    Test number
    858767044155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,112 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    638413932991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,111 miles (+6,802)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    374385482402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,309 miles (+7,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,309 miles
    Test number
    764471548631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,330 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,330 miles
    Test number
    564164404714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,328 miles (+4,537)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    511780278562
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,791 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    144836043825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,454 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    995408283624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    950576489157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,328 miles (+7,588)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    403207468356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass60,740 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    902553452421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,628 miles (+9,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    870565530977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass45,491 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    395109085008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,860 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    726013974254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,369 miles (+14,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,369 miles
    Test number
    526622394054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    8,935 miles
    Test number
    485475173248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SKR

Does N5 SKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SKR is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 SKR?
The MOT on N5 SKR is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SKR done?
N5 SKR was recorded at 109,765 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,197 miles a year.
Has N5 SKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SKR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 SKR 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 N5 SKR find?
N5 SKR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner brake pipe on abs unit chafing; intermitant fault on near side front wiper linkage, and 1 more.

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