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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

S5 VFAMOT history

S5 VFA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 29,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S5 VFA black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
29,345 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VFA was last recorded at 29,345 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
26,812 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,533 miles
Average per year
2,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,345 miles
  • 2023 – 23,642 miles
  • 2022 – 20,103 miles
  • 2021 – 16,916 miles
  • 2020 – 12,982 miles
  • 2019 – 11,498 miles
  • 2018 – 9,967 miles
  • 2017 – 8,534 miles
  • 2016 – 7,147 miles
  • 2015 – 5,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,345 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc back plates corrosion both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,345 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    463780757887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc back plates corrosion both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass26,812 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    121435246015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass23,642 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,642 miles
    Test number
    801075050675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,103 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,103 miles
    Test number
    869610261089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass16,916 miles (+3,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,916 miles
    Test number
    749774926210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass13,804 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    13,804 miles
    Test number
    964674821928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,982 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    12,982 miles
    Test number
    671244794008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,498 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    11,498 miles
    Test number
    177894357627
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass9,967 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,967 miles
    Test number
    121241406423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,534 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,534 miles
    Test number
    322357046282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,147 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,147 miles
    Test number
    401659903186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    5,584 miles
    Test number
    157322975421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 VFA

Does S5 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VFA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VFA?
The MOT on S5 VFA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VFA done?
S5 VFA was recorded at 29,345 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,211 miles a year.
Has S5 VFA ever failed its MOT?
No. S5 VFA has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S5 VFA 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 VFA find?
S5 VFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc back plates corrosion both sides; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10 years old.

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