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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 3,222 cc

S7 SWUMOT history

S7 SWU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S7 SWU grey Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,410 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 SWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 SWU was last recorded at 108,410 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,316 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,410 miles
  • 2025 – 106,316 miles
  • 2024 – 102,689 miles
  • 2023 – 99,814 miles
  • 2022 – 93,879 miles
  • 2021 – 83,350 miles
  • 2020 – 80,398 miles
  • 2019 – 77,547 miles
  • 2018 – 74,771 miles
  • 2017 – 72,772 miles
  • 2016 – 67,165 miles
  • 2015 – 62,139 miles
  • 2014 – 54,380 miles
  • 2013 – 51,659 miles
  • 2012 – 38,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,410 miles (+2,094)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    476668125296
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,316 miles (+3,627)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    757683780175
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,689 miles (+2,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,689 miles
    Test number
    862575133631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,814 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    200285353767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,879 miles (+10,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,879 miles
    Test number
    345574240493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,350 miles (+2,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    618945798713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,398 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,398 miles
    Test number
    610716956001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,547 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    157573573483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,771 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,771 miles
    Test number
    263587944457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,772 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    322839521436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,165 miles (+5,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    156502187667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass62,139 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    526904595195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail62,131 miles (+7,751)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    289377885409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass54,380 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    615738454100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    217432283460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,659 miles (+13,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    256822183498
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass38,395 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    707928182187
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

  18. Pass38,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    669076212102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 SWU

Does S7 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 SWU is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 SWU?
The MOT on S7 SWU is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 SWU done?
S7 SWU was recorded at 108,410 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has S7 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 SWU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S7 SWU 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 S7 SWU find?
S7 SWU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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