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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

S88 OPMMOT history

S88 OPM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

S88 OPM silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,257 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 OPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 OPM was last recorded at 155,257 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 6,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,210 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,047 miles
Average per year
8,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,257 miles
  • 2024 – 149,210 miles
  • 2023 – 142,412 miles
  • 2022 – 127,134 miles
  • 2021 – 108,578 miles
  • 2020 – 99,395 miles
  • 2019 – 82,260 miles
  • 2018 – 75,239 miles
  • 2017 – 69,284 miles
  • 2016 – 63,243 miles
  • 2015 – 57,884 miles
  • 2014 – 52,628 miles
  • 2013 – 47,043 miles
  • 2012 – 38,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,257 miles (+6,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,257 miles
    Test number
    922761801974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass149,210 miles (+6,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    303926208788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,412 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    939011129140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,403 miles (+15,269)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,403 miles
    Test number
    933675393493
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,134 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    284580308059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,130 miles (+18,552)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,130 miles
    Test number
    462761001784
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,578 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,578 miles
    Test number
    386441167642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,568 miles (+9,173)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,568 miles
    Test number
    852204608704
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,395 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,395 miles
    Test number
    874915966621
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  10. Fail99,335 miles (+17,075)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    136398305859
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Top strut stud broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  11. Pass82,260 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    990288674146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,133 miles (+4,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    790536939920
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (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))

  13. Pass75,239 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    554393314638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail75,238 miles (+5,954)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    396056205451
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,284 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    105642288558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail69,280 miles (+6,037)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    273402332457
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass63,243 miles (+5,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    924508915263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,884 miles (+5,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,884 miles
    Test number
    408049915082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass52,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    689540924047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail52,628 miles (+5,585)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    756310724003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass47,043 miles (+8,498)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    646781023045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear axle level sensor linkages siezed

  22. Pass38,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    496273022081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 OPM

Does S88 OPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 OPM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 OPM?
The MOT on S88 OPM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 OPM done?
S88 OPM was recorded at 155,257 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 8,462 miles a year.
Has S88 OPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 OPM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S88 OPM 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 S88 OPM find?
S88 OPM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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