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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

S5 GHAMOT history

S5 GHA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,030 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GHA was last recorded at 67,030 miles on 26 May 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,566 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,030 miles
  • 2025 – 66,566 miles
  • 2023 – 66,466 miles
  • 2022 – 66,326 miles
  • 2021 – 66,077 miles
  • 2020 – 65,556 miles
  • 2019 – 64,778 miles
  • 2018 – 63,310 miles
  • 2017 – 61,803 miles
  • 2016 – 60,403 miles
  • 2015 – 59,155 miles
  • 2014 – 58,144 miles
  • 2013 – 56,873 miles
  • 2012 – 56,147 miles
  • 2011 – 55,046 miles
  • 2010 – 53,698 miles
  • 2009 – 53,089 miles
  • 2008 – 52,066 miles
  • 2007 – 50,553 miles
  • 2006 – 49,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    511190270756
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail67,030 miles (+464)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    223716575967
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass66,566 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    803600986558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,466 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    546232642134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,326 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    224820949091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,077 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    119724972053
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass65,556 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    702296014889
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass64,778 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    538988977455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,310 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    998736834555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,803 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    391430615107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass60,403 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    943474341669
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
  12. Pass59,155 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    279690705162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
  13. Fail59,155 miles (+1,011)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    716249995011
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
  14. Pass58,144 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    625835684016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,873 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    576387973056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,147 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    629747282034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,046 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,046 miles
    Test number
    715998371011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,698 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    942469770073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,089 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    624950399065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,066 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    171122398000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,553 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    863253097032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    420096796054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 GHA

Does S5 GHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GHA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GHA?
The MOT on S5 GHA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GHA done?
S5 GHA was recorded at 67,030 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has S5 GHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GHA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 GHA 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 S5 GHA find?
S5 GHA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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