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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

V13 BUCMOT history

V13 BUC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V13 BUC black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,404 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 BUC
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
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 BUC was last recorded at 92,404 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,422 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,982 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,404 miles
  • 2025 – 86,422 miles
  • 2024 – 82,613 miles
  • 2023 – 80,759 miles
  • 2022 – 78,845 miles
  • 2021 – 78,262 miles
  • 2020 – 77,576 miles
  • 2019 – 71,648 miles
  • 2018 – 63,688 miles
  • 2017 – 53,040 miles
  • 2016 – 38,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,404 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,404 miles (+5,982)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    653612769968
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    846945212609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,421 miles (+3,808)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    400166950946
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,613 miles (+1,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    948162577214
    • 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))

  5. Pass80,759 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,759 miles
    Test number
    822499283074
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,845 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    160835773565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    880495059464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,262 miles (+686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    102889651165
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass77,576 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    459017363943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,648 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    388898048985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,688 miles (+10,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    204343855729
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass53,040 miles (+14,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    558153797880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,494 miles
    Test number
    121344672712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 BUC

Does V13 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 BUC is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 BUC?
The MOT on V13 BUC is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 BUC done?
V13 BUC was recorded at 92,404 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has V13 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 BUC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V13 BUC 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 BUC find?
V13 BUC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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