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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red and Red · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

S5 XXXMOT history

S5 XXX is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 23 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S5 XXX red Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,523 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XXX was last recorded at 154,523 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,522 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,523 miles
  • 2025 – 153,763 miles
  • 2024 – 152,894 miles
  • 2023 – 151,062 miles
  • 2021 – 149,748 miles
  • 2020 – 148,856 miles
  • 2019 – 146,970 miles
  • 2018 – 145,328 miles
  • 2017 – 144,277 miles
  • 2016 – 143,207 miles
  • 2015 – 141,716 miles
  • 2014 – 139,106 miles
  • 2013 – 134,657 miles
  • 2012 – 126,859 miles
  • 2011 – 117,191 miles
  • 2010 – 109,743 miles
  • 2009 – 102,758 miles
  • 2007 – 87,157 miles
  • 2006 – 76,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,523 miles
  • MinorCentral Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer rubbers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 3.0mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,523 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,523 miles
    Test number
    337986254832
    • MinorCentral Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer rubbers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 3.0mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail154,522 miles (+759)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,522 miles
    Test number
    536752852731
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer rubbers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 3.0mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,763 miles (+57)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,763 miles
    Test number
    286926353303
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront repaired covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp central (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody wear
  4. Fail153,706 miles (+812)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,706 miles
    Test number
    918687225763
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front & rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust
  5. Pass152,894 miles (+6)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,894 miles
    Test number
    886599949458
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box section has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel pipe/s corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail152,888 miles (+1,826)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,888 miles
    Test number
    651881813283
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box section has minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel pipe/s corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass151,062 miles (+1,314)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    430990072583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 to both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm both sides when locked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cover corroded
  8. Pass149,748 miles24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,748 miles
    Test number
    608376936657
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  9. Fail149,748 miles (+892)1 major24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,748 miles
    Test number
    432666083967
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  10. Pass148,856 miles (+1,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,856 miles
    Test number
    106470812117
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure but not likely to become detached
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  11. Pass146,970 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,970 miles
    Test number
    768987825835
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded/deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  12. Fail146,970 miles (+1,642)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,970 miles
    Test number
    101855299875
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded/deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  13. Pass145,328 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,328 miles
    Test number
    437636001323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded at rear heal board (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated, but not blowing
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft flex disc split
  14. Fail145,328 miles (+1,051)1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,328 miles
    Test number
    876931728760
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded at rear heal board (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated, but not blowing
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft flex disc split
  15. Pass144,277 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    680609245206
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flexi discs on prop shaft deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRocker covers leaking
  16. Fail144,277 miles (+1,070)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    966416178334
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flexi discs on prop shaft deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRocker covers leaking
  17. Pass143,207 miles (+114)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,207 miles
    Test number
    929258718342
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss rear differential
  18. Fail143,093 miles (+1,377)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,093 miles
    Test number
    282894794085
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight oil loss rear differential
  19. Pass141,716 miles (+2,610)14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,716 miles
    Test number
    206695905455
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass139,106 miles (+24)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    125790804130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper split
  21. Fail139,082 miles (+4,425)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    685513194000
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper split
  22. Pass134,657 miles (+7,798)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,657 miles
    Test number
    435245363034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper worn
  23. Pass126,859 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    685085492023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail126,846 miles (+9,655)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,846 miles
    Test number
    346604792058
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass117,191 miles (+7,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,191 miles
    Test number
    615464081063
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass109,743 miles (+6,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    484610960015
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass102,758 miles (+15,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    490627579063
    • NoteN/s & o/s front brake discs & pads worn low advise replacement.
  28. Pass87,157 miles (+10,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    561596197210
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass76,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    831847976289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XXX

Does S5 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XXX is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XXX?
The MOT on S5 XXX is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 XXX done?
S5 XXX was recorded at 154,523 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has S5 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XXX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XXX 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 XXX find?
S5 XXX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central outer drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer rubbers deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also 2.1mm approx, and 4 more.

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