Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
SWB 55MOT history
SWB 55 is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,405 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SWB 55
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SWB 55 was last recorded at 97,405 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,398 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 5,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,405 miles
- 2025 – 91,745 miles
- 2024 – 84,426 miles
- 2023 – 78,502 miles
- 2022 – 73,586 miles
- 2021 – 69,466 miles
- 2020 – 63,267 miles
- 2019 – 58,658 miles
- 2018 – 51,798 miles
- 2017 – 45,659 miles
- 2016 – 39,175 miles
- 2015 – 33,511 miles
- 2014 – 27,595 miles
- 2013 – 19,820 miles
- 2012 – 18,351 miles
- 2011 – 16,286 miles
- 2010 – 15,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,405 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,405 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,405 miles
- Test number
- 613251501943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,398 miles (+5,653)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,398 miles
- Test number
- 243988301152
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass91,745 miles (+51)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 91,745 miles
- Test number
- 118726182682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail91,694 miles (+7,268)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,694 miles
- Test number
- 552407286762
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 failed 0.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine/sill/underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components/areas
Pass84,426 miles (+5,924)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 84,426 miles
- Test number
- 742599804781
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,502 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 78,502 miles
- Test number
- 649667397708
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear donut is splitting. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass73,586 miles (+4,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,586 miles
- Test number
- 275655688615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,466 miles (+6,199)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 607150749649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,267 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,267 miles
- Test number
- 708477313305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,658 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,658 miles
- Test number
- 285563091438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail58,658 miles (+6,860)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,658 miles
- Test number
- 185617541534
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass51,798 miles (+6,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 51,798 miles
- Test number
- 446932362885
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front disc inner face
Pass45,659 miles (+6,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 45,659 miles
- Test number
- 671136928191
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,175 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 39,175 miles
- Test number
- 819410348457
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Pass33,511 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,511 miles
- Test number
- 203876282622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,595 miles (+7,775)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,595 miles
- Test number
- 149709754208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,820 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,820 miles
- Test number
- 379020263206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,133 miles (+782)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,133 miles
- Test number
- 276292183448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,351 miles (+2,065)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 18,351 miles
- Test number
- 726752492130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,286 miles (+1,279)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 16,286 miles
- Test number
- 549827681125
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteParking brake cannot be calculated using normal methods. Test has locked on steep hill.
Pass15,007 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 15,007 miles
- Test number
- 954441310272
- AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnable to carry out RBT. Parking brake/vehicle locking on gradient.
Questions about SWB 55
- What vehicle is registration SWB 55 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SWB 55 on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 26 Oct 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SWB 55 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWB 55 is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SWB 55?
- The MOT on SWB 55 is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SWB 55 done?
- SWB 55 was recorded at 97,405 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
- Has SWB 55 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SWB 55 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on SWB 55 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 SWB 55 find?
- SWB 55 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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