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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 3,222 cc

S25 MRBMOT history

S25 MRB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

S25 MRB black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,683 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 MRB
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
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 MRB was last recorded at 160,683 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 4,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,180 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,503 miles
Average per year
8,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,683 miles
  • 2024 – 156,180 miles
  • 2023 – 151,653 miles
  • 2022 – 146,552 miles
  • 2021 – 139,899 miles
  • 2020 – 131,633 miles
  • 2019 – 122,397 miles
  • 2018 – 122,244 miles
  • 2017 – 107,616 miles
  • 2016 – 89,400 miles
  • 2015 – 77,244 miles
  • 2014 – 65,960 miles
  • 2013 – 55,028 miles
  • 2012 – 47,468 miles
  • 2011 – 39,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,683 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,683 miles (+4,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,683 miles
    Test number
    430280312267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,180 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,180 miles
    Test number
    420360137592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Fail156,131 miles (+4,478)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,131 miles
    Test number
    493365967033
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass151,653 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,653 miles
    Test number
    692362726816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass146,552 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,552 miles
    Test number
    497845296255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,524 miles (+6,625)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,524 miles
    Test number
    868845662263
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass139,899 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    958263709854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail139,899 miles (+8,266)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,899 miles
    Test number
    832241486190
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass131,633 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    397893183122
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail131,434 miles (+107)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,434 miles
    Test number
    989900396308
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail131,327 miles (+8,930)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    277888920252
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass122,397 miles (+153)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,397 miles
    Test number
    701668220633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail122,244 miles (+14,628)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    501622341253
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  14. Pass107,616 miles (+18,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    162311631503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  15. Pass89,400 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    718644327051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,244 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,244 miles
    Test number
    389257575195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,086 miles (+11,126)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    405253875120
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass65,960 miles (+10,932)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,960 miles
    Test number
    236123064104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass55,028 miles (+7,560)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    737209873121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass47,468 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    309884072175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    416028171136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 MRB

Does S25 MRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 MRB is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S25 MRB?
The MOT on S25 MRB is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 MRB done?
S25 MRB was recorded at 160,683 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,479 miles a year.
Has S25 MRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 MRB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S25 MRB 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 S25 MRB find?
S25 MRB passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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