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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,724 cc

S3 BWXMOT history

S3 BWX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S3 BWX black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,551 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BWX was last recorded at 117,551 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,998 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
7,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,551 miles
  • 2025 – 111,998 miles
  • 2024 – 102,123 miles
  • 2023 – 91,224 miles
  • 2022 – 81,740 miles
  • 2021 – 73,668 miles
  • 2020 – 66,826 miles
  • 2019 – 56,687 miles
  • 2018 – 55,925 miles
  • 2017 – 50,744 miles
  • 2016 – 45,403 miles
  • 2015 – 38,651 miles
  • 2014 – 31,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,551 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light dim
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,551 miles (+5,553)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    490583166688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,998 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,998 miles
    Test number
    384825149862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,985 miles (+9,862)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    981022887599
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    995622280382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,123 miles (+10,899)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    410692480707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,224 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    206866295288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,740 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    769294499135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,668 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    289763672475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,826 miles (+10,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    690094682578
    • 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))

  10. Pass56,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    566863050665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,687 miles (+762)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    882492601187
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Pass55,925 miles (+5,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    188141360866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements. Would advise to have checked and adjusted. 17%

  13. Pass50,744 miles (+5,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    792561789642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass45,403 miles (+6,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    375191093970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,651 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    369942325285
    • 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)

  16. Pass31,793 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,793 miles
    Test number
    758385224297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOSF TYRE wearing on inner edge

Questions about S3 BWX

Does S3 BWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 BWX is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 BWX?
The MOT on S3 BWX is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 BWX done?
S3 BWX was recorded at 117,551 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,196 miles a year.
Has S3 BWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BWX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 BWX 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 S3 BWX find?
S3 BWX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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