Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,513 cc
V12 DRXMOT history
V12 DRX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 51,526 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 DRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,513 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 16 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 DRX was last recorded at 51,526 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,526 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,526 miles
- 2024 – 50,988 miles
- 2022 – 50,207 miles
- 2021 – 49,791 miles
- 2020 – 48,550 miles
- 2019 – 47,375 miles
- 2018 – 45,995 miles
- 2017 – 45,490 miles
- 2016 – 44,951 miles
- 2015 – 44,578 miles
- 2014 – 36,982 miles
- 2013 – 27,889 miles
- 2012 – 22,567 miles
- 2011 – 17,601 miles
- 2010 – 11,069 miles
- 2009 – 9,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,526 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,526 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 51,526 miles
- Test number
- 519836114077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Fail51,526 miles (+538)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,526 miles
- Test number
- 119895585209
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass50,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 50,988 miles
- Test number
- 512926186970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corrosion to metal pipe very minor oil misting (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Fail50,988 miles (+781)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,988 miles
- Test number
- 848198055125
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corrosion to metal pipe very minor oil misting (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass50,207 miles (+416)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 50,207 miles
- Test number
- 539343563627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,791 miles
- Test number
- 372576974626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,791 miles (+1,241)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,791 miles
- Test number
- 947733309023
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass48,550 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 48,550 miles
- Test number
- 635037620088
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,375 miles (+1,380)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,375 miles
- Test number
- 715015295814
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,995 miles (+505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,995 miles
- Test number
- 955448156139
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)
Pass45,490 miles (+539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 45,490 miles
- Test number
- 890373059996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,951 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,951 miles
- Test number
- 977492408943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,578 miles (+7,596)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 44,578 miles
- Test number
- 256402015469
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges
Pass36,982 miles (+9,093)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 36,982 miles
- Test number
- 336082534110
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 27,889 miles
- Test number
- 148626813184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,889 miles (+5,322)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,889 miles
- Test number
- 195736113116
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass22,567 miles (+4,966)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 22,567 miles
- Test number
- 298487102447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,601 miles (+6,532)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 17,601 miles
- Test number
- 228865921489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,069 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 11,069 miles
- Test number
- 851338030151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,446 miles
- Test number
- 623947289259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 DRX
- Does V12 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DRX is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 DRX?
- The MOT on V12 DRX is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 DRX done?
- V12 DRX was recorded at 51,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
- Has V12 DRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 DRX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 DRX 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 V12 DRX find?
- V12 DRX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes corroded.
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