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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

R50 DDEMOT history

R50 DDE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 5 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.

R50 DDE black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2022
Mileage
109,626 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DDE
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
2007
First used
5 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R50 DDE was last recorded at 109,626 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 2,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,100 miles · 26 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,526 miles
Average per year
5,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,626 miles
  • 2021 – 107,100 miles
  • 2020 – 103,649 miles
  • 2018 – 102,210 miles
  • 2017 – 97,155 miles
  • 2016 – 92,700 miles
  • 2015 – 85,292 miles
  • 2014 – 76,364 miles
  • 2013 – 68,787 miles
  • 2012 – 62,978 miles
  • 2011 – 55,706 miles
  • 2010 – 50,297 miles
  • 2009 – 45,436 miles
  • 2008 – 38,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,626 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,626 miles (+2,526)5 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    324686113042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,100 miles (+3,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    775827426383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,649 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,649 miles
    Test number
    562367689893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass102,210 miles (+5,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    890897807783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust clamp bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn

  5. Pass97,155 miles (+4,455)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    241954134207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s also pads ok ,are getting low (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight damage on side walls
    • AdvisoryCovers under car and bonnet causing restricted view of some components

  6. Pass92,700 miles (+388)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    638297580411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have outer side wall damage
    • AdvisoryCovers under car causing restricted view of some components

  7. Fail92,312 miles (+7,020)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    919451395145
    • FailureFuel hose leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Pass85,292 miles (+8,928)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,292 miles
    Test number
    305684705288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front fog lense cracked
    • NoteSmoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

  9. Pass76,364 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    395771914444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,354 miles (+7,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    727546204252
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass68,787 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    269777103202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,978 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    915906502285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,706 miles (+5,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    989676791167
    • 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)

  14. Pass50,297 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,297 miles
    Test number
    554998300223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,568 miles (+3,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    273844900032
    • NoteNear side front tyre sidewall damaged and cut in tread 235/55r17

  16. Pass45,436 miles (+6,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    494380879178
    • NoteNear side front tyre sidewall damaged

  17. Pass38,912 miles (+13,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    192112858395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,894 miles
    Test number
    253378668479
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about R50 DDE

Does R50 DDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R50 DDE expired on 14 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R50 DDE?
The MOT on R50 DDE expired on 14 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R50 DDE done?
R50 DDE was recorded at 109,626 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 5,922 miles a year.
Has R50 DDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DDE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R50 DDE 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 R50 DDE find?
R50 DDE failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 5 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel, and 10 more.

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