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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

V12 SHSMOT history

V12 SHS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

V12 SHS black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,375 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SHS was last recorded at 149,375 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,697 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,678 miles
Average per year
13,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,375 miles
  • 2025 – 145,697 miles
  • 2024 – 142,939 miles
  • 2023 – 136,602 miles
  • 2022 – 133,179 miles
  • 2021 – 124,048 miles
  • 2020 – 112,261 miles
  • 2019 – 90,818 miles
  • 2018 – 60,557 miles
  • 2017 – 32,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,375 miles (+3,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,375 miles
    Test number
    129261779956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,697 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,697 miles
    Test number
    313062700534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,939 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,939 miles
    Test number
    587074505092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,602 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,602 miles
    Test number
    107930234751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,179 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    192172459345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,048 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,048 miles
    Test number
    100945756069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,538 miles (+2,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    710358404772
    • 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))

  8. Pass112,261 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    623775278126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,995 miles (+5,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    832191885988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,769 miles (+14,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    952628243559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,818 miles
    Test number
    175581398919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,818 miles (+16,030)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,818 miles
    Test number
    372494375729
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass74,788 miles (+14,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    941606373090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,557 miles (+16,553)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    345689947177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,004 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    337978073667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    582974733088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 SHS

Does V12 SHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SHS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 SHS?
The MOT on V12 SHS is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 SHS done?
V12 SHS was recorded at 149,375 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 13,097 miles a year.
Has V12 SHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SHS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V12 SHS 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 SHS find?
V12 SHS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges.

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