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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S5 VURMOT history

S5 VUR is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

S5 VUR grey Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
152,999 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VUR was last recorded at 152,999 miles on 30 May 2024, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2011: 48,208 miles, lower than 62,791 miles on 23 Mar 2010.

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
152,951 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,999 miles
  • 2023 – 150,769 miles
  • 2021 – 138,558 miles
  • 2020 – 128,387 miles
  • 2019 – 124,319 miles
  • 2018 – 122,056 miles
  • 2017 – 120,088 miles
  • 2016 – 111,888 miles
  • 2015 – 101,046 miles
  • 2014 – 86,548 miles
  • 2013 – 81,779 miles
  • 2012 – 68,359 miles
  • 2011 – 54,125 miles
  • 2010 – 62,791 miles
  • 2009 – 55,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,999 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,999 miles
    Test number
    903294546765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,951 miles (+85)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,951 miles
    Test number
    697591949683
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,866 miles (+2,097)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,866 miles
    Test number
    144304631871
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAir suspension pump held in with blue rope
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  4. Pass150,769 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,769 miles
    Test number
    643332526770
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,769 miles (+12,211)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,769 miles
    Test number
    239768019333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,558 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,558 miles
    Test number
    246087618796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,539 miles (+10,152)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,539 miles
    Test number
    755576520446
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass128,387 miles (+4,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,387 miles
    Test number
    157279282719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,319 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    537002202922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,056 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,056 miles
    Test number
    707972748571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,088 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,088 miles
    Test number
    765155063693
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight hase coming from exhaust system although turbo unit has been replaced prior to test

  12. Fail120,087 miles (+8,199)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    396082295288
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass111,888 miles (+10,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    675940910498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,046 miles (+14,498)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,046 miles
    Test number
    278766285012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine slightly smokey

  15. Pass86,548 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    997743564082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    575043663261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655220173074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,359 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    556598392268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,149 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    396916172093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,125 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,125 miles
    Test number
    106208951282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,724 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    538826471097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,208 miles (-14,583)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    178187001403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,791 miles (+7,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    944292280013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass55,576 miles (+12,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    543224229391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,384 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    350778379089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,315 miles (+2,774)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    114487079401
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass40,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,541 miles
    Test number
    840380639016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 VUR

Does S5 VUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 VUR expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 VUR?
The MOT on S5 VUR expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 VUR done?
S5 VUR was recorded at 152,999 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has S5 VUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VUR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 VUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 VUR find?
S5 VUR passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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