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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

V5 BKXMOT history

V5 BKX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V5 BKX black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,120 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BKX
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
2008
First used
14 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BKX was last recorded at 104,120 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,118 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,120 miles
  • 2025 – 103,214 miles
  • 2024 – 100,513 miles
  • 2023 – 100,141 miles
  • 2022 – 99,301 miles
  • 2021 – 96,081 miles
  • 2020 – 91,902 miles
  • 2019 – 80,693 miles
  • 2018 – 77,265 miles
  • 2017 – 67,888 miles
  • 2016 – 57,496 miles
  • 2015 – 50,505 miles
  • 2014 – 43,814 miles
  • 2013 – 37,933 miles
  • 2012 – 28,767 miles
  • 2011 – 22,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,120 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    874345650806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  2. Fail104,118 miles (+904)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    794785562683
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  3. Pass103,214 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    896237571314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,513 miles (+372)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    333225943725
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    424152740793
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail100,141 miles (+840)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    130699936187
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,301 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    480558392923
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,081 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    278183503614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    973662006229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail91,902 miles (+11,209)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    156258938119
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,693 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    319158364699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRadiator Lower Support Panel Corroded

  12. Fail80,687 miles (+3,422)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    274504136376
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRadiator Lower Support Panel Corroded

  13. Pass77,265 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    168841652092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,888 miles (+10,392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,888 miles
    Test number
    773223700818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,496 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    175528014375
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass50,505 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    897779205053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,430 miles (+6,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,430 miles
    Test number
    959407405063
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass43,814 miles (+5,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    359839504082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,933 miles (+9,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    925850553037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,767 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    879067722024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,243 miles
    Test number
    278655931008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 BKX

Does V5 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BKX is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BKX?
The MOT on V5 BKX is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BKX done?
V5 BKX was recorded at 104,120 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has V5 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BKX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 BKX 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 V5 BKX find?
V5 BKX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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