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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

S50 MBTMOT history

S50 MBT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
119,187 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S50 MBT was last recorded at 119,187 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2017: 112,125 miles, lower than 112,248 miles on 9 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,421 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,187 miles
  • 2025 – 118,421 miles
  • 2024 – 117,556 miles
  • 2023 – 115,701 miles
  • 2022 – 115,100 miles
  • 2020 – 114,876 miles
  • 2019 – 113,935 miles
  • 2018 – 112,566 miles
  • 2017 – 112,125 miles
  • 2016 – 112,248 miles
  • 2015 – 106,452 miles
  • 2014 – 103,462 miles
  • 2013 – 100,009 miles
  • 2012 – 97,203 miles
  • 2011 – 92,125 miles
  • 2010 – 87,611 miles
  • 2008 – 78,031 miles
  • 2007 – 75,463 miles
  • 2006 – 57,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,187 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion front + rear jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,187 miles (+766)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    867466140174
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,421 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,421 miles
    Test number
    460289715389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail118,418 miles (+862)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    709331225697
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass117,556 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    954542211870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust brackets corroded

  5. Pass115,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,701 miles
    Test number
    190068795445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,690 miles (+590)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    944218386627
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,100 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,100 miles
    Test number
    672390118597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail115,099 miles (+223)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,099 miles
    Test number
    593483038399
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass114,876 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    116949090519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,935 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    563834970799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,566 miles (+441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    480917110054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass112,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    397753910442
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front + rear jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's are scored
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside outer sills are covered

  13. Fail112,125 miles (-123)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    346740874542
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front + rear jacking points
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's are scored
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside outer sills are covered

  14. Pass112,248 miles (+5,796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    387039056380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside + offside front + nearside rear jacking points
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are covered

  15. Pass106,452 miles (+90)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    309758625128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion offside to nearside rear brake pipe

  16. Fail106,362 miles (+2,900)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    647081025104
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion offside to nearside rear brake pipe

  17. Pass103,462 miles (+3,453)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    508912044159
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower ball joint

  18. Pass100,009 miles (+2,806)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    105424153131
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass97,203 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    295858752166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,125 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    967259651172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Fail92,067 miles (+4,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    407672851154
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass87,611 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    482964250163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,031 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    713462338315
    • 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)

  24. Pass75,463 miles (+17,503)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    420013437499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    631078226382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 MBT

Does S50 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 MBT expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 MBT?
The MOT on S50 MBT expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 MBT done?
S50 MBT was recorded at 119,187 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has S50 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 MBT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 MBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 MBT find?
S50 MBT failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point, and 2 more.

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