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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 2,999 cc

V26 ARBMOT history

V26 ARB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 24 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 5 MOT tests, with 55,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V26 ARB black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,104 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
5
5 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
24 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ARB was last recorded at 55,104 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,075 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,029 miles
Average per year
6,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,104 miles
  • 2024 – 49,075 miles
  • 2023 – 43,217 miles
  • 2022 – 37,199 miles
  • 2021 – 29,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,104 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

5 tests since 23 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,104 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    941595961258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass49,075 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    779784760638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,217 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    653429587883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,199 miles (+7,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,199 miles
    Test number
    993611746550
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
  5. Pass29,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,623 miles
    Test number
    527017448372
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
    • AdvisoryR/n/s and r/o/s tyres close to wear bars and wearing on edges

Questions about V26 ARB

Does V26 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ARB is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V26 ARB?
The MOT on V26 ARB is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ARB done?
V26 ARB was recorded at 55,104 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,388 miles a year.
Has V26 ARB ever failed its MOT?
No. V26 ARB has passed all 5 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V26 ARB 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 V26 ARB find?
V26 ARB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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