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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 2,987 cc

V1 BABMOT history

V1 BAB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 18 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 29,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

V1 BAB silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
29,523 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
18 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 BAB was last recorded at 29,523 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,523 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,523 miles
  • 2025 – 27,133 miles
  • 2024 – 25,839 miles
  • 2023 – 24,507 miles
  • 2022 – 20,409 miles
  • 2021 – 16,104 miles
  • 2020 – 12,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,523 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    136699813831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail29,523 miles (+2,390)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    425865697147
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass27,133 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    250278974376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass25,839 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    909492323595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,507 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    314361142896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,409 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    716093070553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,104 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    148009170118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,391 miles
    Test number
    514487554805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 BAB

Does V1 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 BAB is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 BAB?
The MOT on V1 BAB is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 BAB done?
V1 BAB was recorded at 29,523 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has V1 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 BAB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 BAB 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 V1 BAB find?
V1 BAB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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