Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc
S18 PBXMOT history
S18 PBX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 151,259 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 PBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 PBX was last recorded at 151,259 miles on 26 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,256 miles · 21 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,259 miles
- 2023 – 139,014 miles
- 2022 – 125,236 miles
- 2021 – 109,857 miles
- 2020 – 103,662 miles
- 2019 – 99,075 miles
- 2018 – 91,747 miles
- 2017 – 83,566 miles
- 2016 – 75,423 miles
- 2015 – 65,662 miles
- 2014 – 56,830 miles
- 2013 – 46,856 miles
- 2012 – 38,436 miles
- 2011 – 27,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,259 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,259 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 151,259 miles
- Test number
- 268307870339
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,256 miles (+12,242)3 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,256 miles
- Test number
- 379117605083
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above minimum legal of 1.6 millimetres also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,014 miles (+13,778)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,014 miles
- Test number
- 150751529920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,236 miles (+15,379)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 125,236 miles
- Test number
- 838125402597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,857 miles (+6,195)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,857 miles
- Test number
- 609520922256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,662 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 103,662 miles
- Test number
- 870649997548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,075 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,075 miles
- Test number
- 500025319317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,070 miles (+7,323)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,070 miles
- Test number
- 131193850698
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,747 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,747 miles
- Test number
- 563656140714
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail91,747 miles (+8,181)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,747 miles
- Test number
- 227821483708
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both not working (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass83,566 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,566 miles
- Test number
- 748823008226
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Fail83,566 miles (+8,143)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,566 miles
- Test number
- 513335846169
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort both reading nill (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Pass75,423 miles (+9,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 373537439019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,662 miles (+8,832)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,662 miles
- Test number
- 378177142314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,830 miles (+9,974)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,830 miles
- Test number
- 319863954280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteTracking may need attention
Pass46,856 miles (+8,420)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 46,856 miles
- Test number
- 307100063446
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,436 miles (+11,292)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 38,436 miles
- Test number
- 239624342274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,144 miles
- Test number
- 769677351278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 PBX
- Does S18 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 PBX is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 PBX?
- The MOT on S18 PBX is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 PBX done?
- S18 PBX was recorded at 151,259 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
- Has S18 PBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 PBX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 PBX 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 S18 PBX find?
- S18 PBX passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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