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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

RTB 181MOT history

RTB 181 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

RTB 181 silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,680 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RTB 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RTB 181 was last recorded at 118,680 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,124 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,556 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,680 miles
  • 2024 – 111,124 miles
  • 2023 – 101,951 miles
  • 2022 – 95,036 miles
  • 2021 – 86,692 miles
  • 2020 – 81,461 miles
  • 2019 – 80,717 miles
  • 2017 – 73,288 miles
  • 2016 – 70,185 miles
  • 2015 – 66,494 miles
  • 2014 – 63,081 miles
  • 2013 – 58,381 miles
  • 2012 – 53,511 miles
  • 2011 – 50,285 miles
  • 2010 – 45,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,680 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,680 miles (+7,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    121672098600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,124 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,124 miles
    Test number
    219839543389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,123 miles (+9,172)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,123 miles
    Test number
    374291237837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,951 miles (+6,915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    848518964946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,036 miles
    Test number
    459858310960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,028 miles (+8,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    970110090474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass86,692 miles (+5,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    689631218297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  8. Pass81,461 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    240658180912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,453 miles (+736)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    907865954461
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass80,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    871131191486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,717 miles (+5,749)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    765164390469
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,968 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,968 miles
    Test number
    747082260262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,288 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    375337571432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,185 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    878390195145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    780685749613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail66,494 miles (+3,413)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    883613938940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,081 miles (+4,700)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    779052854344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F fog lamp smashed
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs have slight corrosion on outer edges of discs
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,381 miles (+4,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    277037143327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass53,511 miles (+3,226)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,511 miles
    Test number
    436177442482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front fog light cracked
    • NoteUnder covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

  20. Pass50,285 miles (+4,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    689831641336
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail45,617 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    510474940394
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front fog lamp cracked and damaged

  22. Pass45,617 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    723534840347
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front fog lamp cracked and damaged

Questions about RTB 181

What vehicle is registration RTB 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RTB 181 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Dec 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RTB 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTB 181 is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RTB 181?
The MOT on RTB 181 is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RTB 181 done?
RTB 181 was recorded at 118,680 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has RTB 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RTB 181 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on RTB 181 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 RTB 181 find?
RTB 181 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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