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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 3,724 cc

S5 HDRMOT history

S5 HDR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S5 HDR black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,601 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HDR
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
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HDR was last recorded at 80,601 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,372 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,229 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,601 miles
  • 2025 – 75,372 miles
  • 2024 – 68,905 miles
  • 2023 – 62,773 miles
  • 2022 – 57,647 miles
  • 2021 – 51,324 miles
  • 2020 – 48,067 miles
  • 2019 – 40,975 miles
  • 2018 – 33,524 miles
  • 2017 – 27,286 miles
  • 2016 – 23,671 miles
  • 2015 – 19,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim distorted /damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of perishing /cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,601 miles (+5,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,601 miles
    Test number
    389930978497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim distorted /damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of perishing /cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort significantly lower

  2. Pass75,372 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    978309289867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,905 miles (+6,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    905183972798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,773 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,773 miles
    Test number
    337216902562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    703761108520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,644 miles (+6,320)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    115764582881
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,324 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    434704623944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  8. Pass48,067 miles (+7,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    660756219767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,975 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    123582221154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,524 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    927267551602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,286 miles (+3,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    630664239098
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. measured at 25% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryWrong wiper blades fitted to car

  12. Pass23,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    100788939838
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle

  13. Fail23,671 miles (+4,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    669273787386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle

  14. Pass19,517 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    788359145013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S5 HDR

Does S5 HDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HDR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HDR?
The MOT on S5 HDR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HDR done?
S5 HDR was recorded at 80,601 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has S5 HDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HDR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 HDR 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 HDR find?
S5 HDR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim distorted /damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of perishing /cracking in tread, and 1 more.

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