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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

TAB 57MOT history

TAB 57 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
90,857 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAB 57
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAB 57 was last recorded at 90,857 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,117 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
2,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,857 miles
  • 2025 – 89,117 miles
  • 2024 – 87,226 miles
  • 2023 – 84,821 miles
  • 2022 – 83,396 miles
  • 2021 – 81,939 miles
  • 2020 – 81,081 miles
  • 2019 – 79,360 miles
  • 2018 – 77,238 miles
  • 2017 – 76,491 miles
  • 2016 – 75,056 miles
  • 2015 – 72,402 miles
  • 2014 – 68,875 miles
  • 2013 – 65,901 miles
  • 2012 – 62,112 miles
  • 2011 – 59,278 miles
  • 2010 – 56,530 miles
  • 2009 – 53,724 miles
  • 2008 – 51,142 miles
  • 2007 – 46,997 miles
  • 2006 – 43,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,857 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,857 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    102936290646
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,117 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    170175811830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,226 miles (+2,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    454651655687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,821 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    504092455495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion-both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,396 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,396 miles
    Test number
    892251973983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,939 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    616951179742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and lower suspension arms have surface corrosion.

  7. Pass81,081 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    692109587764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,360 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    404348352089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,238 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    478333008921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass76,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    769915172056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,491 miles (+1,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    434058214533
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  12. Pass75,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    784710197693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail75,056 miles (+2,654)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    497742548981
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail72,402 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    117622785432
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass72,402 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    655492285057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,875 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    388214084002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,901 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    785514183046
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass65,901 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    979814383059
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  19. Pass62,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    125606982490
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail62,112 miles (+2,834)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    216366282008
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass59,278 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    549977881082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    342317470047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,530 miles (+2,806)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    850327870015
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass53,724 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    914839189088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,142 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    544312398003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,997 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    863876187037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,974 miles
    Test number
    374738586007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAB 57

What vehicle is registration TAB 57 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAB 57 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Mar 1998. 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 TAB 57 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAB 57 is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAB 57?
The MOT on TAB 57 is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAB 57 done?
TAB 57 was recorded at 90,857 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,332 miles a year.
Has TAB 57 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAB 57 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on TAB 57 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 TAB 57 find?
TAB 57 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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