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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,724 cc

V13 BTSMOT history

V13 BTS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 19 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

V13 BTS black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,594 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 BTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 BTS was last recorded at 126,594 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,674 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,920 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,594 miles
  • 2025 – 119,674 miles
  • 2024 – 115,590 miles
  • 2023 – 110,837 miles
  • 2022 – 106,810 miles
  • 2021 – 102,400 miles
  • 2020 – 96,055 miles
  • 2019 – 89,293 miles
  • 2018 – 83,118 miles
  • 2017 – 74,807 miles
  • 2016 – 62,672 miles
  • 2014 – 46,467 miles
  • 2013 – 36,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,594 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,594 miles (+6,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,594 miles
    Test number
    460891561040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass119,674 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,674 miles
    Test number
    103081004935
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail119,670 miles (+4,080)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    780205722281
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,590 miles (+4,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    199055773505
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,837 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    162067944872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,674 miles (+3,864)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    909642733825
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,810 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,810 miles
    Test number
    557586789338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail106,807 miles (+4,407)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    549595658303
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall where marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass102,400 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,400 miles
    Test number
    223619037366
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,055 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    303548817203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail96,051 miles (+6,758)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,051 miles
    Test number
    932729546063
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    227325610710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,292 miles (+6,174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,292 miles
    Test number
    804944879960
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass83,118 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    179994196306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,080 miles (+8,273)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,080 miles
    Test number
    582993445320
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,807 miles (+12,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    143395659296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,672 miles (+16,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,672 miles
    Test number
    616852824745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,467 miles (+10,444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    997013394241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    807034793209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 BTS

Does V13 BTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 BTS is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 BTS?
The MOT on V13 BTS is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 BTS done?
V13 BTS was recorded at 126,594 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has V13 BTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 BTS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V13 BTS 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 V13 BTS find?
V13 BTS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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