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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,461 cc

S20 SDEMOT history

S20 SDE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

S20 SDE black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,228 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SDE was last recorded at 130,228 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,229 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,228 miles
  • 2025 – 129,229 miles
  • 2024 – 128,400 miles
  • 2023 – 116,725 miles
  • 2022 – 102,203 miles
  • 2021 – 89,322 miles
  • 2019 – 84,295 miles
  • 2018 – 78,128 miles
  • 2017 – 72,493 miles
  • 2016 – 65,288 miles
  • 2015 – 58,990 miles
  • 2014 – 53,390 miles
  • 2013 – 45,951 miles
  • 2012 – 39,649 miles
  • 2011 – 31,874 miles
  • 2010 – 23,694 miles
  • 2009 – 18,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,228 miles (+999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    570548181395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,229 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,229 miles
    Test number
    128744049289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    345284917861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,400 miles (+11,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    748762106652
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass116,725 miles (+14,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,725 miles
    Test number
    186355501590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,203 miles (+12,881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    917273287725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,322 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,322 miles
    Test number
    588453044171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,978 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    520652335818
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,976 miles (+4,681)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,976 miles
    Test number
    242424123284
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,295 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    946454590554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,128 miles (+5,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    171130716324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    585425630817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail72,493 miles (+7,205)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    265930061662
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,288 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    443846568316
    • 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)

  15. Pass58,990 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    355730245136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass53,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    278825354194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail53,390 miles (+7,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    448365654168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,951 miles (+6,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    979334533198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,649 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    617862652104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,648 miles (+7,774)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    148641052177
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass31,874 miles (+8,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    959665741101
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,694 miles
    Test number
    292224120110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,694 miles (+5,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,694 miles
    Test number
    991684720103
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass18,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,044 miles
    Test number
    242615339418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 SDE

Does S20 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SDE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SDE?
The MOT on S20 SDE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SDE done?
S20 SDE was recorded at 130,228 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has S20 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SDE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 SDE 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 S20 SDE find?
S20 SDE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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