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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,973 cc

S50 DPRMOT history

S50 DPR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
192,930 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 DPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 DPR was last recorded at 192,930 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 18,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,222 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
18,708 miles
Average per year
6,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,930 miles
  • 2023 – 174,222 miles
  • 2022 – 161,521 miles
  • 2021 – 128,923 miles
  • 2020 – 125,860 miles
  • 2019 – 116,416 miles
  • 2018 – 111,042 miles
  • 2017 – 108,711 miles
  • 2016 – 104,330 miles
  • 2015 – 102,965 miles
  • 2014 – 99,313 miles
  • 2013 – 95,243 miles
  • 2012 – 92,376 miles
  • 2011 – 88,623 miles
  • 2010 – 85,611 miles
  • 2009 – 81,383 miles
  • 2008 – 74,723 miles
  • 2007 – 69,202 miles
  • 2006 – 63,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,930 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,930 miles
    Test number
    789719305870
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail192,930 miles (+18,708)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,930 miles
    Test number
    911005699473
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,222 miles (+12,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,222 miles
    Test number
    546159784270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,521 miles (+32,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,521 miles
    Test number
    197150271294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,923 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    588431418176
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass125,860 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    442151757453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail125,859 miles (+9,443)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,859 miles
    Test number
    231662895163
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (jacking point ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass116,416 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    502004151574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,042 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    991730433854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,711 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    382517470953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    724944266301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,330 miles (+1,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    187105686352
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  13. Pass102,965 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    557152155053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,313 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    155143454035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass95,243 miles (+2,867)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,243 miles
    Test number
    806813143064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass92,376 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,376 miles
    Test number
    605304752037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass88,623 miles (+3,012)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    165388121023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly scored
    • NoteEngine cover fitted at time of test
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted to under side of vehicle at time of test
    • NoteVery slight play nearside lower track control arm balljoint

  18. Pass85,611 miles (+4,228)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    883347340077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass81,383 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    730816459005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail81,108 miles (+6,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    332168649095
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

  21. Pass74,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    101779648452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,723 miles (+5,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    333869548069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail69,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    183442937063
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass69,202 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    524442437069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    894299546071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 DPR

Does S50 DPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 DPR expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 DPR?
The MOT on S50 DPR expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 DPR done?
S50 DPR was recorded at 192,930 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
Has S50 DPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 DPR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 DPR 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 S50 DPR find?
S50 DPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: central rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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